1979 Triumph Spitfire Electrical Parts

This table covers the alternators that charge the battery and run the electrical load. Typical signs include dim lights at idle, a battery lamp, or a growl from the charging pulley. Load-test the battery and inspect the belt and grounds — a bad ground mimics a failed alternator. Read more

5 Alternator / Generator parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from ÜRO PARTS, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands. ÜRO PARTS AL029 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the New grade, ÜRO PARTS supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is ÜRO PARTS AL029.

In the Remanufactured grade, FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is FVP 14029.

This group includes ÜRO PARTS AL029 and FVP 14029 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bearings in the alternator housing. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

3 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL.

The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA and NATIONAL supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB203.

Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203, BCA NB203 and NATIONAL 203.

This table covers the batteries listed by group size and specification. Typical signs include slow cranking, a battery lamp, or a no-start after the vehicle sat overnight. Confirm group size and terminal layout in the notes. Clean the posts and the ground before condemning the battery. Read more

4 Battery parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from 3 brands — FVP, EXIDE and FULLRIVER.

This group includes EXIDE MX24, FULLRIVER FT84024M and FVP P24AGM and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early. Read more

15 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DEKA, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 4BC30X carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts. Read more

2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from DEKA.

This group includes DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.

This table covers the starter drives that engage the flywheel ring gear. Read more

This group shows a single part: WELLS 2K1118.

This table covers the starter motors that crank the engine. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

7 Starter Motor parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from PURE ENERGY, WAI GLOBAL, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. PURE ENERGY 16121N carries the "Popular" badge.

New: 2 parts, from PURE ENERGY and WAI GLOBAL. A representative part number is PURE ENERGY 16121N.

Remanufactured: 5 parts, from ACDELCO, FVP, PURE ENERGY and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 3361233.

Part numbers include PURE ENERGY 16121N and ACDELCO 3361233, among others listed above.