I used a JB Weld-type product a few years ago to repair a slightly worn,
(not cracked or anything) trunnion. So far, no problems.
Terry
> ----------
> From: Patrick Baize[SMTP:speedracre@netzero.net]
> Reply To: Patrick Baize
> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 11:38 PM
> To: MikeC; Spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: back-up switch
>
>
> Mike
> I have a Mk1 and I rebuilt the front suspension years ago. If you have any
> trouble removing the rubber bushings, a little heat makes it easy when
> they melt
> :-). Thats how I had to get mine out. Lots of good luck. JB weld does
> wonders.
>
> Pat
> 63 Spitfire(in works)
> 74 Spitfire(daily driver)
> 68 Chevy C10 (in works)
> http://www.dol.net/~starborn/artvango.html
>
> MikeC wrote:
>
> > I've got the opposite problem Jeff has. I got a rebuilt trans awhile
> ago
> > and it has the hole for the reverse light switch. My car is a MK1 and I
> > don't need it. I can't find anything to plug the hole with, anyone know
> > what size and thread it is? If all else fails I'm going to JB weld a
> short
> > bolt in there.
> > On the lighter side, I'm getting better at pulling and replacing the
> trans
> > in a Spit. Less than 2 hours from the time I started to pull the radio
> > until the time I was driving the car again with the new trans, although
> I
> > didn't install the tunnel cover yet. The new trans works perfectly, no
> > more grinds. I just put a piece of duct tape over the hole until I can
> find
> > a plug for it.
> > Tomorrow, full front suspension rebuild.
> > MikeC
>
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