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Re: Rear Hubs, Axles, and Bearings

To: M Klish <mwk_gjco@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Rear Hubs, Axles, and Bearings
From: "T. .R. Dafforn" <td214@cam.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 17:17:09 +0100
Xould it be that you have a stub axle on one side from an early short axle
spitfire and one from a later long axle on the other?
Cheers
Tim
M Klish wrote:

> I recently pulled the rear axles on my ?74 spit to replace wheel bearings
> and stub shaft bearings.   After re-assembly, the axle on one side extends
> about 3/8" further from the hub than on the other side.  Obviously, the
> re-assembly can not continue until I resolve the problem.  I used factory
> spec bearings, and axles ends look OK.  Any suggestions??  Anyone with
> similar experience??
>
> Thanks!!
>
> MWK
>
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