12,000 Miles (20,000 Km.) - Triumph Spitfire MK3 Handbook

ROUTINE SERVICING
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12,000 MILES (20,000 KM.)

Every 12,000 miles (20,000km.) or every 12 months,
whichever is earlier, carry out the work listed under 6,000 miles
(10,000 km.) and the following additional work:
Oil Filter (Fig. 83)
Unscrew the old filter from the cylinder block and replace it
with a new one. Ensure an oil-tight seal by cleaning and
smearing the joint faces with oil before screwing the new filter
unit tightly home.
Fuel Pump (Figs. 82 and 84)
Clean out the fuel pump.
Access to the fuel pump bowl and filter is gained by
unscrewing the bolt (1) and removing the domed cover (3). Lift
the filter gauze (5) from its seating and wash it in petrol.
Using a small screwdriver, loosen the sediment in the bowl
and remove it with compressed air. A foot pump used for tyre
inflation is ideal for this purpose.
IMPORTANT. Do not disturb or damage the non-return valve (6)
during this process.
Renew the cork gasket (4) if this has hardened or is
broken. Assemble the filter gauze (5) into its seating,
taking care to place the gauze face downwards so that it
can be removed easily when required.