Steel main caps and 3/16 girdle for Spitfire
I am in the process of building some steel main caps that will be attached to the oil pan rail on the block via a 3/16 steel plate. The plate has slots for oil drain back and a windage scraper that...
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Yah, I've been considering exactly this kind of mod for a long time. With only 3 mains, I've been concerned that the saddles walk around at speed. Easy enough to fab up some steel main caps, given...
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The sample caps look good, I will be making sets for the stock configuration (no girdle) and a long set to be used with a girdle.
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Hmmm, Are those the same size as the GT6/TR6 block I wonder? I've not seen a Spitty block in years but I know thet are very similar. I'd be interested if comparable. Steve
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Steve, I will try to find out today. Rick.
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Apparently the 1500 Spit, GT6 and TR6 main caps are the same, if in fact is this is the case then I can rework the drawings and build them with no problem. No pricing yet but I am shooting for $350 on...
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Ok, I finished the caps today and am assembling the girdle to the block assembly, it all looks great. The kit will consist of 3 steel caps, 3/16 steel girdle, crank scraper, oil tray under the girdle...
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I think it is a great idea. In my engines I usually increased the torque values from the factory spec to keep the main caps from walking a little but , the steel straps would be a significant assist I...
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