John,
Your thoughts are correct on the function of this device.
The oil flinger is supposed to be held in place by an interference fit. The
flinger usually becomes enlarged and then begins to cause wear on the shaft
preventing it from fitting properly. I used JB Weld to hold mine in place.
----- Original Message -----
From: John & Judy Tones <jtones@home.com>
To: Spitfires Listserv <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2000 1:43 AM
Subject: Rear Axle Question
>
> Can anyone tell me the actual function of the "Oil Flinger" that is
> installed just inboard of the inner axle seal and is "pushed" up against
the
> inside of the trunion?
> It would appear to me that at most all it might do is keep some degree of
> dirt and water away from the inner seal as it is not attached to anything
> and after a while seems to be somewhat loose on the axle so it does not
seem
> to stay put against the trunnion and seal. Should I attempt to fix it in
> place with say some silicon seal as I don't want to have to tear the
entire
> axle apart just for this fool thing.
>
> Thanks in advance for any ideas you guys might have.
>
> John (Victoria, Canada)
>
> '69 MK III (in the attic)
> 71 GT-6 MK III (undergoing full resto)
> 78 1500 - son's daily driver - with a loose "flinger"
>
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