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1. dustcovers (score: 1): Author: "Earl Smith" <earl56@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 21:43:03 GMT; Can anyone tell me if there is an easier way to remove the dust covers from the front axles than what the Haynes manual shows? TIA Earl Smith Jackson La. 75,76&79 spitfires; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00671.html (7,144 bytes)
2. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: nikolai jaremka <njaremka@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 03:56:47 -0800 (PST); if by dust covers you mean the metal cup that covers the bearings, then yes, what the haynes manual shows is the easiest way of removing them and still be able to use them again. you will have to fin; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00687.html (8,198 bytes)
3. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 05:17:59 -0800 (PST); I've never had to use the sheet metal screw trick. I always use a medium flat screw driver blade, and tap gently at the seam, working my way around. For stubborn ones, you can usually get the edge of; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00690.html (9,078 bytes)
4. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: nikolai jaremka <njaremka@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 05:50:57 -0800 (PST); i've never had success doing it the way you described. whenever i've tried it that way, i end up crushing the cap. == nikolai jaremka 72 spitfire mkIV east aurora, new york Do You Yahoo!?; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00691.html (9,637 bytes)
5. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:19:53 EST; << i've never had success doing it the way you described. whenever i've tried it that way, i end up crushing the cap. An experienced mechanic I spoke to recommended using a slide hammer threaded into; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00695.html (7,496 bytes)
6. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: nikolai jaremka <njaremka@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:56:33 -0800 (PST); i would think that would be a little over-kill for a small 1.5" dust cover. but then i'm not an experienced mechanic either. Do You Yahoo!?; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00696.html (7,871 bytes)
7. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:59:43 -0800 (PST); Here's a technique I heard about (DO NOT TRY THIS). Mmmm, well, maybe not such a good idea. Do You Yahoo!?; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00697.html (8,727 bytes)
8. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 14:34:45 EST; << i would think that would be a little over-kill for a small 1.5" dust cover. but then i'm not an experienced mechanic either. Hence my disclaimer, but, a slide hammer seems like it might work on a; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00700.html (7,684 bytes)
9. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: "Earl Smith" <earl56@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:36:24 GMT; Sounds like that could be bad for the frontend; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00701.html (9,059 bytes)
10. RE: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: "Banbury, Terrence" <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 12:00:56 -0500; It's been my experience that prying and patience is the way to go. Heavy on the patience. Also depends on how long ago they were taken off. It might take a small prying tool, good technique, AND a pa; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00706.html (8,943 bytes)
11. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 18:03:41 -0500; Thanks for giving me my biggest belly-laugh of the day! Regards, Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire (with little nuts epoxied into the dustcovers, for ease of removal) Succasunna, NJ USA; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00708.html (7,811 bytes)
12. Re: dustcovers (score: 1): Author: "D.T.Gebhard" <kimkell@decaturnet.com>; Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:14:32 -0500; Atwell, that has got to be the tip of the day...epoxying the nut to the inside of the dustcover. I'm gonna do it!! Dave Gebhard 1977 Spitfire ...coming back to life! -- Original Message -- From: Atwe; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00729.html (8,345 bytes)

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