Paul Garvey

Nothing wrong with a 1147 engine once the head flowed, a decent cam and a DCOE or DHLA - may be an easier and cheaper option?  

Yep hard to find and quite big by todays standard but look very cool...I've a momo boss and prototipo put aside for trips - a bit smaller and softer but can't beat the formula for looks.

Bit dirty...

Textured finish? I had my outside done in crackle black - looks great.

Nick - very impressive! Paul

Stunning Nick - you must be really pleased!  Paul

Thanks guys - much appreciated a 4.11 it'll stay then.

Hi all,

I've a Mk2 Spitfire with O/D and 4.11 diff.  I've also a 3.89 diff tucked away and as swapping diffs is a nightmare it's easier to ask than swap them over and try.  I'm not confident the 1147 engine will have the torque to benefit from a 3.89 diff.

Does anyone have any experience?

Thanks

Hi - I can recommend Wurth gravel throw - resistant to acids etc, water wash up and paintable - spray on with a schutz gun.  

I bought a Wurth gun as did the Spitty - underneath, firewall, underbonnet and also 'tubbed' inside.
https://eshop.wuerth.de/Comple.....1401.cgid/en/US/EUR/

Paul

Jigsaw do uprated shafts - don't know how much thicker, price or if they still use needle rollers direct onto the shaft.

http://www.jigsawracingservices.co.uk/suspension.htm

Another option from the States - with nice chunky sleeved bearings - but pricey:
http://www.chequeredflagracing.net/Custom_Parts.php

Paul

Hi Dirk - Type 14's are a straight swap.  Paul

Hi Dirk - Type 14's are a straight swap.  Paul

I used Brunox which is a rust converter, inhibitor and epoxy primer all in one then Wurth stoneguard - resistant to almost everything, paintable and best of all water clean up.

The only problem with the conversion is the diff axle flanges which have become like hen's teeth in these days of CV's and even if you find some they'll need to be spaced out an inch or so either side as the diff is narrower. Also as means welding such a critical component it is likely to come under scrutiny.  Speaking from experience I'd keep away from the LSD version as this type will need to be 'backed off' quite a bit by a dff specialist for the less bhp and/or torque and moreso with a Spitfire/Herald than a Vitesse/GT6 - costs a lot.  I'd stick with a good std diff.  I thnk you can also use the diff head from a Morris Marina as an option but pretty thin on the ground now.

Hi - are you going up a pipe diameter at the same time as remaking for the extra oomph you'll be putting out?

I got mine from the states via e-bay but had to do a bit of tig welding adjustment to the holes as weren't lined up that well.  At least Rimmers is closer to you.  

Why not an aluminium Spitfire fuel tank?

Not sure where you are in the world but I've 14x6's made by Performance - an Australian company -correct offsets etc and a really nice wheel.

May pay to put some copper-grease on the new bolts on reassembly.

Couldn't you 'roll' the arches?

Agree with you rlubikey, I had a set and a few spares made using Nitralon GS - can't recall exactly how thin but around 1.0 to 1.5mm - 1.5mm sounds more likely.

I'm putting them on my Mk2 Spitty. BTW Bill has remanufactured the little rubber boots for the top of the quarterlights.

Hi, I see someone is selling Vitesse front suspension on Trade Me:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/parts-other-makes/diffs-axles/auction-836830505.htm

Silly money though as for not much more you could get a Canley Uprated Hub and Stub Axle:
http://www.canleyclassics.com/uprated-front-hub-and-stub-axle-kit/

I've just got a set and the hub is light and stub axle huge in comparison - just need to pop out the new std studs that came with it and pop in the Freelander ones I have and good to go.

Just an option.

Or...get a trimmers to do the tunnel and you do the rest...

Looks scrap to me - as well as the pitting the threads are also extremely worn.  I don't have trunnion-less...yet - if you're looking to go that route it certainly looks to be the right time.  Either way I'd be replacing.