On my '80 Spit I had 1/4" end play, had to replace block, crank, cam,
lifters.....After the washer dropped, the crank chewed into the bearing
housing causing ground iron to mix with the oil. Almost all load bearing
surfaces in the engine were damaged. I would replace a thrust washer
that has 1/16" play IMMEDIATELY!
Peter S. wrote:
>
> All together now. Oh sh#t! I did a cursory check last week on this end
> float by pushing and pulling on the front pulley from below the car. It
> moved about 1/16 to 1/8" if I remember right. Where is the gap measured
> exactly? Anybody replace the washer on a 1500 Spit? Is mine too far gone
> to be able to do it still?
> Peter S
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Growe58@aol.com>
> To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 1999 7:25 PM
> Subject: Thrust Washers WAS Re: [Fwd: Transmission]
>
> >
> > See www.vtr.org/maintain/thrust-washers.html for a procedure for checking
> the
> > thrust washer endfloat. This applies to a TR6, the concept should be the
> same
> > for a spittie. According to Haynes, the clearances are
> >
> > 1147 and 1296: .004-.008 inches or .10-.20mm
> > 1493: .006-.014 inches or .152 to .255 mm
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 5/30/99 9:17:55 PM EST, alfapete@pacbell.net writes:
> >
> > >
> > > By "thrust washer" are we talking the one on the engine crank shaft?
> If
> > so,
> > > how much play here is allowable?
> > > Peter S
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Laura Gharazeddine <Laura.G@141.com>
> > > To: Tim Wilcox <tw1@sunmuw1.MUW.Edu>; Spitfire List
> > > <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Sunday, May 30, 1999 3:52 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Fwd: Transmission]
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Ah yes...the ominous thrust washer! I remember it well! That was my
> last
> > > > spitty-Mr. Lucky (he wasn't!)
> > > >
> > > > Have a nice day, indeed!
> > > >
> > > > Laura G. and Nigel
> >
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