In a message dated 98-09-15 20:38:42 EDT, you write:
<< Well, as suggested by several of you, I checked my crankshaft end float to
find out if that is why I was getting a clicking noise whenever I depressed
the clutch. Sure enough that is the problem. When I press the clutch it
causes the flywheel to come in contact with the starter gear. To determine
this I pushed on the fan pulley toward the rear of the car and thought I felt
the crankshaft move. I then took a measurement between the face of the fan
and the face of the radiator. I then had my Son press the clutch to the
floor
while I took another reading. The difference was .163" OUCH!
Now.....it appears as though I have lost a thrust washer somehow, someway.
Is
this a normal event for this engine? As far as I know the engine has never
been torn apart. Is it possible that it has been driven like this for a
period of time and the PO's didn't realize it? What kind of damage may have
occured? Also, is there a ?simple? procedure for replacing the thrust
washer(s)?
Thanks again, any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated as usual.
Scott Helms
Northern Indiana
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Scott
If you've lost a thrust washer, do not run the motor. I believe it is possible
to fit new t-washers with the engine in situ. I could be wrong but I think a
friend of mine did on his TR6.
Probably best is an overhaul.
I have heard that this is a common occurance on some later Spitfires, too big
of a clutch. This happened to someone I know and the crankshaft wore into the
block to the point where his engine wasn't salvageable.
Good Luck!
Ken Nuelle
58 TR3A
62 TR3B
64 TR4
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