John,
As well intentioned as your shop may be, it is very difficult to remove
the hubs without using the proper tool and end up not destroying them.
Normal pullers put too much stress on the hub surfaces and will usually
bend it.
I'd take it somewhere else just to be on the safe side. There may be
someone in your area that as one of these tools so check your local
resources (clubs, etc) to see if you can find one.
I have one if you are anywhere close to Southern Arizona.
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of MKCASPIAN1@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 6:16 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: wheel bearings/tires
Hello Spitfire owners - 2 questions - My 78 Spitfire has a bad left rear
wheel bearing. I got a bearing set from Spitbits, and am having the
work done by
a reputable shop, but not one that specializes in Triumphs. Everywhere
there
is warnings about the steps to removal and replacement of bearings.
Haynes
wants you to have a special hub removal tool. My repair people assure
me they
can get the job done, after looking at the steps in the Haynes book. Is
it as
difficult as it made out to be? They make it sound impossible, but
obviously,
lots of us are driving around with good rear wheel bearings.
Does anyone have any experience with 155/13 Cooper Sport GTL tires with
a
Spitfire?
John
78 Spitfire
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