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Re: Main Thrust Washers

To: Carsten.Weber@dbsoft.exactsoftware.com, spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Main Thrust Washers
From: Mark Milotay <mark.milotay@onthemark.bc.ca>
Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 20:18:59 -0700
I had the same problem. Now as part of my rebuild I am having the block
spray welded and reground. Hopefully it will solve my problems, especially
with what the parts on this rebuild are costing me. I have now spent twice
what I had originally budgetted. Ack!

At 09:35 AM 31/08/1999 +0200, Carsten.Weber@dbsoft.exactsoftware.com wrote:
>
>Hello everybody,
>
>the engine of my 1980 Spit keeps eating the main thrust washers, the lower
>holder which is taken off for changing the washers is already worn about
>1mm. Does that mean that the crank and the the block are also beyond repair
>or is there something to do?
>
>Thanks, Carsten
> 
Mark Milotay, Principal
On the Mark Software & Consulting

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