Worldly Scions,
Sorry to bomb 2 lists, but I'm working against a deadline & my
question is wider than just Triumphs.
I am about to replace Spitfire trunnions for the first time. I am
told it is necessary to remove the brake rotor, in order to unscrew
the trunnion from the vertical link. If this is true, I must first remove
the *%^$& grease cap. I've removed these caps several times
before, always destroying the cap in the process.
"gently prize out the cap" (Bentley) *Right* !!!
General LBC question: Is there a way to remove these caps
*without* destroying them in the process? I want to re-use them
if possible. (not out of cheapness, but lack of time). I've tried
(unsuccessfully) threading a screw in the hole in the center.
It just reams out the hole. (what's the hole for anyway?).
I can't seem to wedge anything between the cap & rotor.
Trying to grip those little conical suckers with channel-lock
or vise-grip pliers has always failed. I'm stumped. I know I
should replace them anyway but any tricks or net wisdom
would be most appreciated.
I will be away from home (and cars) for a week
after Saturday. I don't want to start a thread on this trivial a subject,
so E-mail to me direct if you like to keep the bandwidth down.
TIA
Bob Sykes
"You can't beat your brains for entertainment"
75, 78, 78 Spitfires
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