How Do I Tune-Up My 1978 Triumph Spitfire?
Performing a basic tune up your 1978 Triumph Spitfire will ensure that it is running at its peak performance. The 78 Spitfire comes equipped with a 1.5 liter, 1 barrel, overhead valve engine. The way these vehicles were designed is a true tribute to British engineering and makes for easy tuning of the engine. The tune up should take no more than three hours, even if you have never worked on your Spitfire. The main focus of a tune up is to ensure that the car is getting the correct fuel to air ratio, as well as a proper ignition spark. All parts for this job should be available at your local parts store. Remove the nut that holds the air filter assembly lid to the engine. Remove the air filter assembly lid and replace the air filter. Start the vehicle and let it idle, making sure the car is in “Park” or “Neutral”. Using the throttle linkage on the side of the carburetor, rev the engine a little and hold at a higher RPM. Spray the entire contents of the aerosol carburetor cleaner can int
