Pmatthews84

1963 Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk1 Selling due to lack of space and use. This car is very rare being an early 1963. MOT and TAX exempt. Runs well and looks great, bodywork in good condition, it has had some previous welding but it is solid and very presentable. Engine is the later 1300 unit. Gearbox sometimes crunches in second, overdrive works fine. Brakes, suspension, steering etc all work fine. Roof is quite new and in good condition. Interior is all ok. Temp gauge doesn't work but electric ones under the dash. Electric fan fitted. No other issues, electrics all fine. Comes with heritage certificate and original number plate 455TOD. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165476038399

I’m tempted to sell my mk1 spitfire, really not sure how much it’s worth now, any ideas?

So I've just come back from a run and the temp gauge gradually went up and sat just shy of the H, I checked the temp with the gun and its 75c running into the rad, 58c running out through bottom hose, 98c block. On idle it cools down to 60c running into the rad, at 3500 revs it goes up to the above. That seems like normal running temps to me?

I'll check the temp shortly with the temp gun, mine does have a heater, it was an optional extra at the factory

Hi, thanks for your help, I’ve got the radiator air bits at the front to direct the air into the rad and I check the tap in the block and it flows freely. ive ran the engine without a thermostat and it has made no difference. I’ve changed the rad cap from 13 to 7lb and that’s made no difference either. Ive bought a temp gun to check the accuracy of the engine temp so I’ll check that tomorrow. i can only think that the timing is still out or it’s the head gasket? I do have an oil leak at the back of the block, would this cause any issues?

Hi, I have recently purchased a mk1 spitfire with a 1300 engine from a later model. The problem is it overheats when at speed usually above 40mph. The temp gauge creeps up and up until I stop or slow down. When idling it drops back down to normal. The coolant system has been flushed, new thermostat, new radiator, new cap, new pump. I have replaced the voltage stabiliser. The timing has been done and the carbs have been tuned. Any ideas?