As a quick test - and Im not sure what specific Spitfires this applies to
(works on my UK 1500) - and obviously doesnt count if you have any non
standard parts or an overdrive; the rev counter needle should be in amost
exactly the same position as the speedo needle in top gear.
James
Ree Gurley said:
> Ward,
> Congratulations on getting your '76 officially on the road! Congrats
> also on getting your wife behind the wheel; I have to coerce my mate
> just to get her in the passenger seat.
> Your 3000 RPM @ 50 MPH appears right on; mine is about the same, and
> the
> book figure says 3000 should be 50.4 MPH.
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