I just looked at the BEST spitfire that I have ever seen. Even though the
color has been changed it has a very good paint job, no rust, good interior
(carpets needed maybe). Drives like a new car. Starts well, runs well, no
oil consumption, good compression, everything is perfiect.
Well not everything. . . I did the thrust washer test and the crank end
play was about 0.100 inch, maybe a little more. With this much end play I
think that I should consider that this car does not have an engine and make
my offer reflect that! Am I wrong????
I didn't say, but it is an '80 with a probably one time rebuilt stock
engine. The owner thinks the car has 113,000 miles. I think it has been
restored (and well done) at some time. Probably within the last 5 or 6
years and 13000 miles. I suppose it is possible that the thrust washers
were never right.
Sam
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