Thanks Joe, am referring to the front.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
To: "'Martin Pearce'" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; "'Spitlist'"
<spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 9:38 PM
Subject: RE: Vertical Links & Trunnions
> Martin,
> It depends on whether you are talking about the front or rear.
>
> On the front, you can usually determine if the trunnions are in need or
> replacement by removing them and see if you have any appreciable play in
> the two parts. If so, replace. You can do it yourself.
>
> On the rear, check for worn holes in the attaching pieces. If the
> vertical link holes are oval, you will have to replace the entire part.
> But if only the plastic inserts or the metal sleeve are worn, you can
> simply replace those pieces and they are pretty inexpensive.
>
> JOe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Martin Pearce
> Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 1:37 PM
> To: 'Spitlist'
> Subject: Vertical Links & Trunnions
>
> Guys
>
> How do you know if the above need replacing? Is it something that the
> home
> mechanic can do?
>
> I know the trunnion is a serviceable item but I have also been advised
> the
> change the vertical links. I'm not sure if they need doing.
>
> Havent noticed any play in the items. They are well greased. The
> reason
> for the advice given is that the car has been unused for 13 years, until
> I
> put her on the road last year. Service history is unknown so I dont
> know if
> they are originals or have been replaced over the life of the car.
>
> Cheers
>
> Martin
> '63 Spit4
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