I get the impression from reading the Triumph Spitfire 1500 Handbook that the only way to check the gearbox (transmission) oil is to go under the car. Is there a gauge elsewhere?
Thanks
Paul
Where to check gearbox oil level on a '78 Spitfire ?
May 11, 2009
Last reply: 2 years ago
4 Replies
No. Filler plug will be halfway up the gearbox. Take it out and fill up until it just starts to come out.
Paul,
On my 78 Spit 1500, I took off the footrest from the internal gearbox shroud and cut out an inspection hole in line with the gearbox filler. The hole is blanked off with a cover plate adapted to take the footrest screws. Works fine, saves crawling under the car - when inspection plate removed, allows a socket to undo the gearbox filler from inside the car and which I use the access to check / top up with a squirt oil can. Email me for picture if you wish.
Tom
Aka the "farting bracket"
Ian
Hiya. Could you please send me a picture of where / how to top up the gearbox oil on the spitfire, as you described . Thanks Middy.
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