You can check the archives of the NASS group.
One of the members is a machine shop owner and
started producing the proper pullers here in the states.
I believe he's down in N. Carolina or there about.
He sells them to NASS members for something like $40!
They are heavy and work quite well! Occasionally
you might find some of his units on EBay. I think he'll sell
them to 'john q. public' for something like $60.
well worth it.
Paul Tegler
ptegler@cablespeed.com
www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
To: <MKCASPIAN1@aol.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 11:43 AM
Subject: RE: wheel bearings/tires
> John,
> As well intentioned as your shop may be, it is very difficult to remove
> the hubs without using the proper tool and end up not destroying them.
> Normal pullers put too much stress on the hub surfaces and will usually
> bend it.
>
> I'd take it somewhere else just to be on the safe side. There may be
> someone in your area that as one of these tools so check your local
> resources (clubs, etc) to see if you can find one.
>
> I have one if you are anywhere close to Southern Arizona.
>
> Joe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of MKCASPIAN1@aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 6:16 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: wheel bearings/tires
>
> Hello Spitfire owners - 2 questions - My 78 Spitfire has a bad left rear
>
> wheel bearing. I got a bearing set from Spitbits, and am having the
> work done by
> a reputable shop, but not one that specializes in Triumphs. Everywhere
> there
> is warnings about the steps to removal and replacement of bearings.
> Haynes
> wants you to have a special hub removal tool. My repair people assure
> me they
> can get the job done, after looking at the steps in the Haynes book. Is
> it as
> difficult as it made out to be? They make it sound impossible, but
> obviously,
> lots of us are driving around with good rear wheel bearings.
> Does anyone have any experience with 155/13 Cooper Sport GTL tires with
> a
> Spitfire?
> John
> 78 Spitfire
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