nathanh

Yeah, its TCK1155, so I'm guessing I'll need to get it hardened valves?

It is indeed Java green

Hi Jane, I’ll looking into those, thank you! And maybe see you on the 21st!

Hi Pete, The number in the head is RKC0589, it would be brilliant if you could find that out for me! Thank you very much

There was a knocking sound when starting the engine from cold, so I figured the big end bearing may need changing.

Hello all! I bought my spitfire 1500 when I was 20, almost 4 years ago now! I joined the club after meeting them at the Classic Car show at the NEC in November. Since getting the car I've leant a lot about how to look after it properly. I've undertaken quite a lot of tasks including: rebuilding the alternator, replacing the hood, replacing the brake and clutch cylinders, getting the radiator refurbished, and lots of painting (under seats, the entire boot area, and underneath the master cylinders) My most recent project is a full engine rebuild! As with everything I've done so far, this is the first time doing such a task. I've learnt a lot so far, and I'm sure I've got a lot more to learn! I was hoping to find out if any other members of the club knew of anywhere in the Gloucestershire area where I could get my Crankshaft reground, and the valves hardened so I can run it on unleaded fuel. Any advice on the engine rebuild, and anything else for that matter would be warmly welcomed! Nathan