MrPoop1@aol.com wrote:
> I have a 1978 Trimuph Spitfire 1500 which was purchased from the
> previous
> owner with a broken timing chain and a cracked exhaust manifold.
>
> Does anybody have any idea where I mught be able to find these
> items.
>
> In addition I will also need a Degree wheel to set the timing at the
> cam,
> where will I be able to find one of these to fit on the 1500 engine?
>
>
> I beloeve that these are all the componets which I will be needing
> for the
> time, but if anybody knows something that I don't I'll gladely take
> advise
>
> Thank You
> Erik Hanson
> Riverside, CA
>
> 1978 Spitfire 1500
You might have some valve damage because of the broken chain. I
would inspect the valves very closely for damage. The chain was broke
on my TR-6 when I got it. It had 3 bent valves, Lucky there was no
piston damage.
Good luck with your new purchase!!!
--
Roger Helman
71 TR6 CC67866L
Digimation Inc.
New Orleans La.
e. rogerh@digimation.com
www.digimation.com
http:/deepthought.digimation.com/rogerh/
v. 504.468.7898
f. 504.468.5494
|