Kyp Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Just been to see this Spit 1500 which I'm considering to replace mine. Not in bad shape, had a slightly second rate restoration by the sounds of things. Will give me a decent starting point anyway.http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-Triumph-Spitfire-1500-/152202089772?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVEOne thing that I noticed is the small carbs (dash pots at least). I guess these are the Hs2's? Mine are definitely bigger and are the standard Hs3s I think... Did 1500 engines come with both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 as far as I know 1500 Spits had twin HS4 1.5inch for the British market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Look like standard HS4 in the photos to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks. Sorry yes meant hs4. I think maybe they just have slightly smaller dash pot and a different style of cap. Maybe off a different 1500, like a midget... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Late HS4 (as would be expected on such late car) with ball-bearing dashpots. The "neck" of the dashpot is fatter and slightly shorter than on earlier carbs.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Excellent, thanks. That sounds spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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