1972 Triumph Spitfire Engine Parts

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

4 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER, TIMKEN and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99162, SCHAEFFLER SR3486 and TIMKEN KWK99162, among others listed above.

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. Read more

6 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire come from 6 brands — NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 8516N.

Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 8516N, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS8516N and BCA NS8516N, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX34289.

This table covers the Intake & Exhaust Manifold gasket sets. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS22692, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15235 and VICTOR REINZ 711500100.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RV34487.

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. Read more

8 Oil Filter parts for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire come from 7 brands — VARIOUS MFR, MOBIL, MOTORCRAFT and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOBIL M1204A.

The Economy section lists 1 option from VARIOUS MFR — the catalog's value-priced group. VARIOUS MFR PG4670 is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOBIL M1204A is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MOTORCRAFT, ACDELCO, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORCRAFT FL300.

Listed part numbers: MOBIL M1204A, VARIOUS MFR PG4670 and MOTORCRAFT FL300, plus the other parts above.

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. Read more

4 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO OS21564C, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0994003 and MAHLE / CLEVITE OS20064, plus the other parts above.

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. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RB890.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

One part is listed for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0211408.

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. Read more

2 Timing Belt Pulley parts for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire come from BECK/ARNLEY.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 0513860 and BECK/ARNLEY 0513954.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

4 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire, from CLOYES, INA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 1 other brand.

This group includes CLOYES 94013, INA ZC94013 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1362 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. 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. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1505601.

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. Read more

4 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire come from 3 brands — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO VS21565, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0954009 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0934007 and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

2 Valve Guide parts for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire come from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Part numbers include ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG174CI and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG174BR.

This table covers the lifters / tappets that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0565021.

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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1972 Triumph Spitfire — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VS438.