What you described there is exactly what I was trying to do - small
torch, turning the wheel so that I can see it to get it aligned. I think
I will try opening the joint up a little and if that doesn't work
compressing it a little. From what I've heard it sounds like a bit of
perseverance is required!
I think this job has just turned into the most fiddly job I have done on
the spitfire, previous number 1 position was held by 'trying to insert
the cotter pin back into the window winder handle'. It's a case of 'it
all looked so simple on paper, I only have to undo and redo 8 bolts,
should be simple', but it never is, is it?!
cheers
John
--- Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com> wrote:
> John,
>
> A couple of guys mentioned opening the knuckle up a bit to help it slip
> on
> more easily. Is it possible that it has been opened TOO much, so the
> holes
> for the bolt are no longer properly aligned, and the bolt can't pass
> through
> the second hole?
>
> Also it is essential that the bolt hole is exactly lined up with the
> groove
> - if it is a bit off the bolt may get past the groove, but the groove
> will
> push the bolt slightly off-line so it won't go into the hole opposite.
> Try
> turning the steering so you can see clearly through the hole and past
> the
> groove (probably need a small torch) so you can make sure the groove is
> lined up right before you start pushing the bolt through. Yes, I know
> what
> you mean about access - for a car that usually gives you so much space
> to
> work it is a damned awkward area to be fiddling in!
>
> Hope you get it sorted,
>
> Richard
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