While we drove and were impressed with this Spitfire in Connecticut. Once home, after checking fluids and tire pressures, we took it on a proper 75-mile trip through the curvy back roads of nearby western Flagler county.
What we found was a very tight little Spitfire. Sure, there were a few nigglin…
Oil might just go away with a set of valve stem seals. On that head, an air hold and a no-remove valve spring compressor and voila.
When we get a bit of time, we will dive into this one a bit more.
Jerry From LA wrote: Oil might just go away with a set of valve stem seals. On that head, an air hold and a no-remove valve spring compressor and voila.
The 'rope trick' also works well on Spitfires, vertical valves & flat top pistons.
Valve seals are problematic though, not fitted as stock, so there's precious little clearance to spring retainer with stock valve guides.
Folks fit seals, and then wonder why they get pounded to s#%t.
Some vendors do offer guides and seals as a set, e.g. Wishbone Classics (NFI):
http://www.wishboneclassics.com/content/hp-bronze-valve-guide-viton-seal-kit-mg-midget-1500-triumph-spitfire-1500
Of course, the head has to come off to replace guides, but that should pose no challenge for this group.
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