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Re: SpitFire Rear hub removal??

To: "Forrest W. Bridges" <fbridges@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: SpitFire Rear hub removal??
From: Joe Curry <curry@wolfenet.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 09:04:17 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Curry Enterprises
References: <199710201236.IAA21686@brickbat8.mindspring.com>
Forrest W. Bridges wrote:
> 
> Due to the exceptionally tight fit of the rear hub on the shaft, removal can
> >normally be carried out if the correct tool (S4221A) is available, or a
> >hydraulic press used with suitable supporting adapters.  Failing the
> >availability of these tools, the hub/shaft will have to be taken to a
> >dealer for removal of the hub."
> >
> >That is what I have always done.  Life is too short to fool around with
> >frustrations like that to save a few bucks.
> >
> >Please respond with the above info.
> 
> So who would be qulified to remove one of these hubs?  Any machine shop,
> Roadster Factory, etc.   WHO?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Forrest W. Bridges

If I wanted to be sarcastic, I would say take it to the local Triumph
dealer, but I won't.  Any machine shop worth their salt should be able
to handle the task.  I don't think TRF would be able to (but I could be
mistaken)

Joe Curry   '63 Spit



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