Just for the heck of it, try the same experiment with the felt grease seal
removed. Any better?
P.S. vertical links and stub axles in storage under basement steps if you
really need one. Price negotiable. More expensive if you're really
desparate.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Labuz" <yellowtr@borg.com>
To: "Pat" <pleask@mailhost.wlc.com>
Cc: "TRlist" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: TR3- F/Bearing problem
>
> Pat,
>
>
> Moss sells the what is called the "Stub axle" part # 661-290 for 39.95. I
am
> sure if you called TRF they would have it also. If it were me I would buy
a new
> one if yours is indeed bent.
>
> Bob Labuz
>
> 1958 TR3A
> 1974 T140V
>
> Pat wrote:
>
> > ARRRG !
> >
> > Front susp is all togeather and I just went down to fit the turned
rotors.
> > My problem is (well, the car's problem I should say) is that when the
nut is
> > snugged up and I turn the rotor by hand it is not at all smooth. It's
almost
> > like there is a 'flat' spot.
> >
> > So, I took that rotor to the other side (drivers) did up the nut etc and
it
> > turns Oh so smoothly !
> >
> > Does this tell me that the spindle is bent and should be replaced ?
> > Can it be fixed if it is bent ?
> > Any way to tell if it is bent or have I proven that ?
> >
> > Any one got a spare vertical link pending answerst to my questions ?
> >
> > Many thanks .
> > Pat
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