Triumph Repair: TRIUMPH CASTING NUMBER, mail group, ebay

Question
Hi there,

I have a customer with a Triumph and is looking for parts. He is uncertain of the engine size. The block casting # is fk32175ue. Please let me know if you can tell me what this is. It is supposed to be from a 72 spitfire mark 4.

Thanks very much,
Scott

Answer
Best reference source to start to identify models is

http://www.triumphspitfire.com/Ref.html

FK engines are large journal, single carb 1296 cc engines.  The NASS mail group is one place to find parts among other members.  I have a collection of street spares that I regularly look to donate/sell to them and others, and ebay is another source for certain parts.  Outline what you are looking for, and I can further point you to the best source.