1979 Triumph Spitfire Engine Parts

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. 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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4B2406.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. 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

4 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 54032200, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0924009 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CS3622, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. 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

2 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from BECK/ARNLEY and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 0143057 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 3M2407.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Main Bearing. 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

This group shows a single part: NATIONAL 99287.

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

6 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from TIMKEN, SCHAEFFLER, NATIONAL and 1 other brand. TIMKEN KWK99199 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes TIMKEN KWK99199, TIMKEN KWK99287 and NATIONAL 99199 and the remaining parts 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

8 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from SCHAEFFLER, TIMKEN, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 3 other brands. ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1504013 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1504013, NATIONAL 472397 and BCA NS472397, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block 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 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes AJUSA 10019300, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0944006 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 3622 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. 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

4 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 1 other brand.

This group includes AJUSA 52056000, FEL-PRO HS21190B and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0914004 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. 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

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 50063400.

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

One part is listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX34289.

This table covers the Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

7 Expansion Plug parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from 2 brands — PIONEER and MELLING.

Part numbers include MELLING MPE155R, PIONEER EPC146 and PIONEER EPC111, among others listed above.

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

4 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include AJUSA 13037100, FEL-PRO MS22692 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15235, among others listed above.

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

One part is listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RV34978.

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

11 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from BOSCH, AUTO EXTRA, FAMOUS BRAND and 7 other brands. MOBIL M1204A carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, AUTO EXTRA, BOSCH, FAMOUS BRAND and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is AUTO EXTRA 61851374.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, MOBIL supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL M1204A.

The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from ACDELCO, MOTORCRAFT, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO PF53 is listed in this group.

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

5 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO OS21564C carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO OS21564C, AJUSA 14031400 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0994003 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 057380.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

2 Piston parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Part numbers include ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RY6361 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RY6364.

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

5 Piston Ring parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire come from 2 brands — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS. The "Popular" part is HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 6840.

Part numbers include HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 6840, HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6840 and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6840S, among others listed above.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1T2407.

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

BECK/ARNLEY supplies both parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 0513860 and BECK/ARNLEY 0513954.

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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1362.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Timing Cover seal surface. Read more

One part is listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire — SKF 99199.

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

2 Timing Cover Seal parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and SKF.

This group includes ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1505601 and SKF 19992.

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

5 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO VS21565 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO VS21565, AJUSA 11007400 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0954009, among others listed 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

ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS supplies both parts for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire.

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

One part is listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire — 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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VS1176.

This table covers the Valve Spring retainers. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 051309.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. 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

One part is listed for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS SS153.