At 05:51 PM 5/16/98 -0400, Sam Gentry wrote:
Sam, I don't have an answer for you, but maybe you might have one for me.
What is the Thrust Washer test how is it done and what does it reveal. I
have never heard of this before.
Patrick Bowen
'79 Spit
>I just looked at the BEST spitfire that I have ever seen. Even though the
>color has been changed it has a very good paint job, no rust, good interior
>(carpets needed maybe). Drives like a new car. Starts well, runs well, no
>oil consumption, good compression, everything is perfiect.
>
>Well not everything. . . I did the thrust washer test and the crank end
>play was about 0.100 inch, maybe a little more. With this much end play I
>think that I should consider that this car does not have an engine and make
>my offer reflect that! Am I wrong????
>
>I didn't say, but it is an '80 with a probably one time rebuilt stock
>engine. The owner thinks the car has 113,000 miles. I think it has been
>restored (and well done) at some time. Probably within the last 5 or 6
>years and 13000 miles. I suppose it is possible that the thrust washers
>were never right.
>
>Sam
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