Replace the ball joint, it shouldn't spin. The spinning means that it is
worn out and needs to be replaced.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4 Mk1
Houston, Texas
-----Original Message-----
From: Rodney Orr <rodney@mindoro.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 12:52 AM
Subject: How do I stop a spinning ball joint?
>
>At risk of displaying my lack of mechanical knowledge, how do I stop the
>tapered shaft from rotating while trying to tighten down a ball joint
>(outer tie-rod to steering arm)?
>Thanks,
>Rod. '70 TR6 CC55899L
>
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