Sprint Engine in an 1850?

[Jon Tilson]

a TR7 engine to a dolly there are several previous threads on the subject. The conversion is straightforward but you will need to change the end plate, flywheel sump and alternator mountings. The heater plumbing will aslo need swapping over.<br>
Clucth should be okay as long as you have a later dolly else the spline count is different.<br>
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However its highly likely that a water pump kit will fix all your troubles.<br>
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Jonners

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[2F45T4U]

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P**s easy to fit. I got two engines for £50...

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[DailySprinter]

If you want more performance and same economy, got to go for the sprint set up, it can all be changed in a good weekend, back axle, prop, subframe and engine.<br>
Find a good running sprint that needs restoring and just swap it all over. I did it to my 1850 10 years ago, was'nt happy with performance, sprint much better.

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[Leeds Sprint]

I'm jealous of all you mechanically minded ppl. Although I understand the basic funtioning of my Dolomite, changing my starter motor recently is the most complex thing I have ever done with a car. And something I am reasonably proud of.<br>
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Unfortunatly, I dont have a garage or even a drive to work on, where I live in Leeds. So I prefer only to start jobs that I can complete in the same day. Mostly basic service and cosmetic work.<br>
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One day when I live somewhere more sutable, I will get more adventerous and attempt a restoration. Until then, I will need to rely on the the mechanical efforts of my classic car garage. This makes for a far more expensive endevour than it would if I could just leave my car in pieces until I figured out how to do the next bit.<br>
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Chris<br>


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[bullterrier]

so have you got all it takes to uprate a dolly in power etc? I have a 1300 dolly and wanted to put a sprint engine itno it, but maybe the tr7 engine will be the best route! What else would I need for this?<br>
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Tony

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[bullterrier]

the last was aimed at george!!! in his last post he said he has got all the bits! I would prefer a bigger engine in my dolly if possible, as opposed to tuning the little 1300 up! I need it to be reliable for everyday useage.<br>
Tony

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[dollysteve]

If it`s a 1300 you want to uprate, it`s a fair amount of work, you`ll need, subframe, gearbox (1300 ratios wil be wrong), diff, prop, exhaust, the most obvious thing would be to put a 1500 in if it`s just more cc`s you want.

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[tinweevil]

Chris,<br>
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Are you looking for a 2nd opinion tonight?<br>
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Julian<br>


<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Blue, a bit tetley.<br>
1972 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/754">Spitfire IV</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> No name, in bits.<br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Little blue, nice!<br>
1973 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/755">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> VA41, seriously tetley.<br>
1980 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/864">Dolomite 1500HL</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Orange, current daily drive.</p><i></i>

[Leeds Sprint]

Julian<br>
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I would love a second opinion on my water leak tonight (at the Horsefoth meeting) if its not to much of a problem. I'm guessig it's going to be getting dark though, I dont want to be a bother.<br>
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Regardless thought me and my Dolomite with a boot full of water are coming down to say hello.<br>
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Thanks<br>
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Chris<br>
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[tinweevil]

Excellent, see you there.<br>
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<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Blue, a bit tetley.<br>
1972 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/754">Spitfire IV</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> No name, in bits.<br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Little blue, nice!<br>
1973 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/755">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> VA41, seriously tetley.<br>
1980 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/864">Dolomite 1500HL</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Orange, current daily drive.</p><i></i>

[bullterrier]

well, not just extra cc really needed. I would like it to have some bite!<br>
show these boy racers a thing or two!!So a sprint or tr7 engine conversion would be nice. My friend has a series 2 ford escort turbo engine/box etc I could put in, but that seems even more difficult!

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[Jod Clark]

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Jod

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[Leeds Sprint]

A big thanks to Jullain and everyone else for helping to diagnose my water leak.<br>
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I had my garage fit a water pump repair kit from TD Fitchetts as reccomended and the leak has stopped.<br>
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I can't believe my garage thought it was a crack in the engine that was leaking. I'm also a bit frustrated that it took them 6.5 hours to do the repair. I was expecting it to take only a couple of hours. I probably should start looking for another garage.<br>
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Thanks Again <br>
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Chris

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[Jon Tilson]

how this could take more than 3 hours to do.<br>
If george is watching maybe he would tell us what te book time is. Ask them to justfy how they spent the time. Dont stand any bull....you shouldnt pay for incompetence and inexperiece. I would charge book time plus machine costs if impellor needs refacing...about a tenner...and press out costs if the bearing wont come off. A decent garage should have a press but maybe not the lathe/mill to do the refacing.<br>
I think you are right....change garages.<br>
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Jonners.

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[alun n]

On an 1850, remove, refit and overhaul is 2.15 hours

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