Refitting our rebuilt 1974 engine

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By Craig Ranson

Having recently rebuilt the engine of our 1974 Spitfire, we are now refitting it as part of the re-commissioning process.

Triumph Spitfire Engine 1

Triumph Spitfire Engine 2

Once the engine has been fitted back up and tested once again we will be close to being able to put her through an MOT.

060917 1974 Triumph Spitfire Re Commissioning 1

After careful consideration we decided to fit a brand new radiator to the re-commissioning project as the cost of refurbishing the old one was not the most viable of options.

060917 1974 Triumph Spitfire Re Commissioning 2

And whilst the engine was being rebuilt we had time to strip, clean and rebuild the braking system to ensure it is fit for the road.

060917 1974 Triumph Spitfire Re Commissioning 3

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