Thanks Graham, but I recognize it well. Reminds me of when I used to play
golf -- big divot in the center of the fairway.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
To: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
Cc: "Spitfire List" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: Axle Yokes
> Hi Ed
> You could also fill the void with Loktite stud and bearing fit (green)
this
> stuff is good, super strong but can be dismantled with a bit of heat. The
> other thing is are you sure it is a casting flaw, it is possible that if
it
> is just a small area that does not appear to have been in contact with the
> cup it could be the normal problem of an oval yoke, the oval yoke is often
> readily identifiable by the fact that the associated cup may spin leaving
it
> with a polished ring where the circlip rubs it. I know the difference is
> obvious if you are familiar with casting defects but I thought I would
> check, it could save you doing the same thing over next month.
>
> Graham.
> 2.5 PI MKII
> Sprinted Dolomite
> 2000 MKI
> Toledo
> 1300 Front Wheel Drive
>
> http://www.triumph-iw.co.uk
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
> To: "Spitfire Mail List" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 3:40 AM
> Subject: Axle Yokes
>
>
> >
> > Getting ready to put new u-joints in the rear axles and think that I may
> be
> > getting too particular. In one of the yokes, there is a casting flaw
> where
> > it was bored for the cap of the u-joint.
> > It's not on an edge, but rather in the center of the bore -- about 1/16"
> in
> > depth and running about 3/8" at its' longest point. I guess it was some
> > type of a void in the casting. What's the opinion of the list:
> > 1. Ignore it and consider it not a problem
> > 2. Fill the void with a JB weld type material and polish it smooth
> > 3. Trash the yoke and get another
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ed
> >
>
>
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