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21. Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 17:18:51 -0700
I tried sending a note to the list but it bounced. Tom Shirley at Baddog Racing has hosted the notes on thrust washers on his Tips page. Unfortunately I have lost his URL. I am sure he will advise. C
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00528.html (7,381 bytes)

22. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: "Tom Shirley" <tshirley@vol.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 19:37:34 -0500
The Tips Archive is in the Spitfire Garage at: http://www.geocities.com/baddogracing/spitgarage.html Tom Shirley Sale Creek, TN 99 Mazda Miata (Bad Dog Racing) 78 Triumph Spitfire (for sale) http://w
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00531.html (7,959 bytes)

23. Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>
Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 20:39:50 -0600
Well Guys, Give me the bad news. I just pulled the pan of my MK IV and found two thrust washers lying in the bottom. Not a lot of sludge, but then I had just changed the oil last week. Onw washer got
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00309.html (7,681 bytes)

24. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 21:35:10 -0700
You're scaring me. I've just ordered a carb rebuild kit and a set of standard and oversized thrust washers. I know there is some play, but don't know how much. I also have no idea how long its been t
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00311.html (8,886 bytes)

25. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 08:26:00 -0400
congratulations! you just won the "i need a new block and or crankshaft" contest. depending on the condition of the crank thrust surface, you will probaly need a crankshaft and a block. the crank and
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00317.html (8,922 bytes)

26. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: "ralph.jannelli" <ralph.jannelli@cwix.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 08:30:02 -0400
This could be bad. This happened to me many years ago I pulled the block and had it magna fluxed only to find the because of the crank movement I now had hair line cracks in the journal areas. Had to
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00318.html (8,513 bytes)

27. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: Growe58@aol.com
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 12:50:24 EDT
My condolences and I mean that sincerely. This block is done for - too expensive to fix and most machine shops won't touch it anyway. Now, I have been down this path and you DO have some options with
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00319.html (8,338 bytes)

28. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: "James Carpenter" <james.carpenter@jccsystems.swinternet.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 13:20:05 +0100
Crank regrind. Bottom end engin rebuild. 2 weaks work! Mostly wating for parts and machineing. Get the crank reground, the thrust washer faces touched. Ask them tell you what oversize thrust washers
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00343.html (8,341 bytes)

29. Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 21:36:55 -0600
Well, the washers are in and the motor runs! Finally got the washers in after a few modifications. Because the crank had worn into the bearing cap, I machined a groove in it to take an extra washer f
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00810.html (9,138 bytes)

30. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 08:48:46 -0600
Joe, Peter S and listers, Yeah, I took a few oil drips to the left eye! and a burn to the arm from the trouble lamp, but nothing major. There is wear on the crank flange, as described. I see a small
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00823.html (7,912 bytes)

31. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 08:05:47 -0600
That must have been during the time I was off list. The FP block I mentioned was what I got when I bought my Mk1. I searched long and hard before I answered the question, "what does the FP mean?" Oh
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00824.html (8,695 bytes)

32. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: Growe58@aol.com
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 07:57:05 EDT
I've had a couple of inquiries about that hour statement and I've come to regret it somewhat. I DID manage to change a set in about an hour, but that was with experience and under perfect conditions,
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00924.html (7,875 bytes)

33. Thrust Washers (score: 1)
Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 23:06:25 -0800
I need the collective wisdom of the list yet again!!!! Is it possible to replace the crankshaft thrust washer with the engine in the frame or does it have to be removed? I have studied both the facto
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00379.html (7,003 bytes)

34. Re: Thrust Washers (score: 1)
Author: "N.A. Campiglia III" <spitdrvr@camalott.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 22:29:08 -0600
I did this once, I guess it was out of desperation. It was successful though. Good luck Nick Abilene, TX --Original Message-- From: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00382.html (7,479 bytes)

35. Re: Thrust Washers (score: 1)
Author: Bill Kelly <kelly@dss.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 23:56:03 -0500
Habit? Actually, there are grooves machined in the block part of the rear main bearing cap. No corresponding grooves in the cap itself. Once the cap is bolted in place, theoretically the washers can'
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00384.html (8,102 bytes)

36. Re: Thrust Washers (score: 1)
Author: "William Gregory" <william@purplenet.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 00:10:28 -0500
Chris, you can remove the thrust washers without removing the engine. Drop the oil pan and the rear main bearing cap. The thrust washers are only in the block and not in the rear main bearing cap. Wh
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00385.html (8,111 bytes)

37. Re: thrust washers (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 12:41:53 -0500
Thanks to everyone that responded to my post. I know I've replaced them on other engines, when I've rebuilt them. But, never thought about checking them otherwise. I'll stick this one in my pocket fo
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00415.html (7,139 bytes)

38. Thrust Washers (score: 1)
Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 10:26:06 -0800
Thanks to all that responded to my question on thrust washers. I have decided to bite the bullet and pull the motor out and see what other troubles I find. Chris Taylor 75 Spitfire Burlington, Ontari
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00440.html (6,886 bytes)


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