1965 Triumph Spitfire Engine Parts

Engine:
1.2L L4

This page lists 30 engine parts for the 1965 Triumph Spitfire, across 10 part types, covering the 1.2L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 1965 Triumph Spitfire, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. Most of the listed parts are Oil Filter (11 parts), Oil Pan Gasket (4 parts) and Timing Chain (4 parts). The other 7 part types cover the remaining 11 parts.

Crankshaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1504013
🇺🇸 US
Rear
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This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Oil Filter

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FAMOUS BRAND 85288HD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Engine
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FRAM FE16
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Spin-OnTough Guard or Synthetic Endurance
Fitment notes — FRAM FE16
Spin-OnTough Guard or Synthetic Endurance
EngineUse if Factory adapter 128889-2A or VO-99 has Been Installed
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VARIOUS MFR PG4670
🇺🇸 US
Spin-On
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High Performance / Heavy Duty

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOBIL Popular M1204A
🇺🇸 US
Extended Performance
Fitment notes — MOBIL M1204A
Extended Performance
FOR APPLICATIONS CONVERTED TO A 3/4" THREAD SPIN-ON FILTER
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular PF53
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold / Professional or Gold / Professional DurapackSpin-On
Fitment notes — ACDELCO PF53
Gold / Professional or Gold / Professional DurapackSpin-On
Engines Fitted with 3/4 Inch Thread Filter adapter Stud Only
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MOTORCRAFT Popular FL300
🇺🇸 US
Use only if converted to a 3/4 In. Thd. Spin-on filter.
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BECK/ARNLEY 0418162
🇺🇸 US
For Engines Fitted with 3/4 Inch Filter adapter Stud OnlyFittings Not Included
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HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF155
🇺🇸 US
Spin-On
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MANN W92017
🇺🇸 US
Use only if converted to a 3/4 In. Thd. Spin-on filter.
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VARIOUS MFR PG4670EX
🇺🇸 US
Extended LifeSpin-On
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WIX 51312
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.

Oil Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO OS21564C
🇺🇸 US
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0994003
🇺🇸 US
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MAHLE / CLEVITE OS20064
🇺🇸 US
Cork-Rubber
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VICTOR REINZ 711668000
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Piston Pin Bushing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RB890
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Piston Pin bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.

Thrust Washer

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1T1822
🇺🇸 US
(Size: Standard)
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This table covers the Thrust washers.

Timing Belt Pulley

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY 0513860
🇺🇸 US
Bearing Only
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 0513860
Bearing Only
15mm X 35mm X 11mm
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BECK/ARNLEY 0513954
🇺🇸 US
Bearing Only
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 0513954
Bearing Only
20mm X 47mm X 14mm
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This table covers the Timing Belt pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt.

Timing Chain

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CLOYES 94013
🇺🇸 US
CenterChain Rows: 1
Fitment notes — CLOYES 94013
CenterChain Rows: 1Links: 62Overall Length: 11-1/2"
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INA ZC94013
🇺🇸 US
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1362
🇺🇸 US
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S.A. GEAR 3SR62
🇺🇸 US
Chain
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This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank.

Valve Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO VS21565
🇺🇸 US
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0934007
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ 151043801
🇺🇸 US
Set
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Valve Guide

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG538CI
🇺🇸 US
Cast Iron
Fitment notes — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG538CI
Cast Iron
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG538BR
🇺🇸 US
Bronze
Fitment notes — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG538BR
Bronze
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This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering.

Valve Spring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VS438
🇺🇸 US
Intake
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This table covers the springs that close each intake and exhaust valve. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a broken coil, or a clunk from the spring pocket. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1965 Triumph Spitfire

On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.

  • Confirm you have the 1.2L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Oil Filter and Oil Pan Gasket .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1965 Triumph Spitfire?

Our catalog currently lists 30 engine parts for the 1965 Triumph Spitfire across 10 subcategories and 17 brands, covering the 1.2L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1965 Triumph Spitfire?

Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1965 Triumph Spitfire was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1965 Triumph Spitfire?

Every part on this page is matched to the 1.2L L4 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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