Early Spitfire 1300 engine

[brett84]

Hey Guys,
First time in here so be easy on me I'm always in the Chimaera forum normally

My Dads got a MK1 Spitfire and the bottom end is quite noisy. It's his birthday next week so I'm going to try and sort it. I've been looking online and can see a few places doing the rebuilt kits for about £400. We both like taking on projects so that side of it's not an issue. There is a recon engine on eBay for about the same price but then shipping.
But just looking for options really, does anyone know where I could get a decent bottom end of even whole engine if needs be. He does less than 1000 miles a year so the rebuild seems unjustified if I can source something second hand.
Thanks in advance

[brett84]

Oh thank you, I'll double check but i've said it's a 1300 with SU's, maybe it's been swapped over?

If I can't find a second hand one and want to get it rebuilt who would people recommend please? The people/tuners I've used all just work with V8s

Thanks

Brett

[brett84]

Do you know or could have a guess at the cost of grinding the crank?
I'll have a ring around tomorrow but just wondering for some figures in my head at the moment