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On Mon, 9 Jan 1995, Doug Mitchell wrote:
> On Jan 9, 8:01am, Pat Willems (@chong) wrote:
> > Subject: Re: advice, please
> > Christopher Michael Neal <cmneal@tenet.edu> wrote
> >
> > >Hello all--Please give advice/opinions about a car I'm considering buying.
> > >It is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire (1300 engine){. OK top, original paint, but
[SNIP]
Good and bad points (excellent list) also snipped
> > Things to do off the top of my head
[SNIP again, also a good list]
> One thing that I would add to Pat's list is to take a dial indicator with
> you if you go back to look at it. Use the indicator to check the end float
> of the crankshaft. Later 1300 and all 1500 lumps were subject to severe
> wear on the thrust washer, and if it fails, it usually meant a new crank.
> You are looking for float of .004 to .010 inch if memory serves. Perhaps
> Greg Meboe knows the numbers exactly.
I've seen wear so bad you could have someone in the car depressing the
clutch pedal and watch the crank pulley move back and forth upwards of
1/4 inch! Beyond that, though, the xxxUE low compression 1296 isn't as
bad a slug as one might think. I agree, though, it's not my first choice
from that whole family of engines.
I, too, think that the asking price is a bit high. Last year, I struggled
to finally sell a 1974 1500 in generally similar condition for half that
price. As always, YMMV.
>
> Doug Mitchell - 73' Spitfire 1500/1300 - I'll rebuild that 1500 someday.
>
>
Andy Mace
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