OK it worked. I can see the wisdom of getting a working engine back into
this car. If for no other reason than to make it salable.
(is that how you spell that word?)
But, heck, while we're at it, why not bite the bullet and put a 'modern'
engine in it.
I've seen some postings about this, but I'd love to hear the latest opinions.
At 08:32 AM 5/11/2001 -0500, Jeff Gruber wrote:
>Well, my spitfire seems to have hit a problem. The engine starting making
>noises I never heard before. My mechanic came over to listen to it. I
>started to crank it and he very quickly said, "Stop! I've heard
>enough." He says that it slip or slung or something that means broke, the
>main bearing and that it was about to throw a rod.
>
>I've asked around some. Rebuilding will cost anywhere from $1500 to
>$3000. A used engine might be had for around $450.
>
>
>I've concluded that I don't have the right stuff to be a Spitfire
>owner. You need endless optimism, some mechanical ability and at least
>some enthusiasm for mechanical work. I can fake the first one, I have the
>second one, and I lied about the last one. I hate working on cars.
>
>Anyway this is my long way of saying that I have decided to leave the
>honorable brotherhood and sisterhood of British sports car enthusiasts and
>am going to sell my Spitfire.
>
>I want to thank everyone on the spitfire list and the members of the
>Nashville British Car Club. You've been very helpful during my short time
>in the exciting world of classic cars. Thank you all.
>
>
>Now I have one more favor to ask. I want to try to recover some of the
>many dollars I invested in the project. I'd like you to ask you to read
>the following description of my car and let me know what you think would be
>a fair price.
>
>1977 Triumph Spitire 1500 4 speed
>
>39,000 miles
>What appears to be the original white paint
>Almost rust free. Just a few spots here and there. Nothing underneath.
>Four almost new tires (only 1100 miles on them)
>Four new shock absorbers
>Recently rebuilt alternator
>New battery
>New clutch master cylinder
>An engine that probably need to be rebuilt
>Interior in fair shape. Everything is there but well worn. Let's call it
>serviceable, but the dash is in nice shape.
>Front end recently aligned
>Some spare parts - just a handful of small things
>Haynes Triumph Spitfire Owners Workshop Manual
>Complete Official Triumph Spitfire 1500, Model Years 1975-1980 : Comprising
>the Official Driver's Handbook and Workshop Manual
>
>Other things I fixed
>carburetor mostly rebuilt - replaced diaphragm and some seals and repaired
>float
>Replaced valve cover gasket (Thanks Terry Thompson)
>Replaced most of the hoses under the hood
>Recently repaired exhaust manifold (If you're in the Tullahoma, TN area,
>Maxi Muffler did a great job welding it)
>Replaced gas cap gasket
>
>
>Also has a hepped up stereo and big speakers behind the seats. It's real
>easy to listen to music with the top down and roaring down the highway
>
>Convertible top is all there, but has some tears and the window is cracked
>and clouded. Heck, you can drive in the rain with it, but stay out of
>downpours.
>Tonneau cover intact and servicable
>Two outside mirrors
>
>
>
>
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