Great timing Nolan! Thanks for the information on this thrust washer.
I'll email the supplier today to get one. I was going to pin the
standard TW, but was always concerned that if I ever had to replace
it, it would be a major job. Now it will be much easier.
Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross/
'66 Spitfire
'70 GT6+ (maroon)
'70 GT6+ (green)
'68 Spitfire (body for GT6 convertible project)
'69 GT6 parts car (for project)
-----Original Message-----
From: Nolan Penney <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
To: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>;
mikeross@Prodigy.net <mikeross@Prodigy.net>;
spitfire-enthusiast@yahoogroups.com
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Date: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: GT6 Thrust washer question-UPDATE
>http://members.aol.com/trmgafun/thrust_washer.html
>You may want to read this web page about Gt6 thrust washers. If what
the
>person writes is accurate, you very well may want to purchase one of
these
>through him.
>
>This could save you quite a bit of money, since I believe he can make
one
>as thick as you need to compensate for a worn crank.
>
>Those lifters, if they aren't worn concave, are probably not the
original
>lifters. John mentioned their being poor quality replacements on the
market,
>I'd suspected damage from sitting, But in either case, they may not
have
>been re-used.
>
>>>> "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net> 10/05 6:10 PM >>>
>Well I talked to the mechanic today after delivering a spare engine I
>bought from Ted Schumaker. The mechanic said the block was OK, but
>the thrust flange on the crank was worn too far to reuse. The rear
>bearing cap can be welded up and reused. The only other problem
noted
>was that the valve lifters were pitted (evidently not replaced as the
>previous owner had indicated). All other parts did appear new and
in
>good condition. I'll have the replacement crank balanced and
>polished, and should be back in the car in a couple of weeks.
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