I don't think the engine had done more than 1,000 miles since being bored and having new bearings in 1963 and after checking the bores and a couple of the big ends didn't think it was necessary to strip it down any further. A couple of the cylinder head stud threads in the block were a bit suspect so I retapped as far as I could and sourced some new studs, fitted new exhaust valve guides, ground in the valves, treated it to a new timing chain, selected the best cam follower housings and followers from spares that had been removed from a scrap 6 cylinder engine from a 2 door Gloria Coupe that my father had broken for spares in the 1950's (wish we still had that one) and fitted a set of new brass core plugs.
The engine was re-assembled with new water inlet and new water pump
Hi there,
A couple years on now, but I was wondering where you sourced your water pump from? I'm also playing with a Vitesse, hasn't been touched in about 40 years, and had it's first run up since then today! The water pump was completely gone, cracking with the lightest of taps attempting to remove it. I can't find anywhere to buy one, might be able to get the castings for them? But not a simple process either way, if you could let me know who/how/where you got yours that'd be much appreciated.
Triumph Gloria - a sympathetic restoration
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If you know the number plate then it might just be on the database, it'll let you know when the V5 last changed hands too.