Well put Dennis, and well down for giving some valuable feedback.
Best Regards
Nick Moseley
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From: spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dennis Reese
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 12:18 PM
To: customercare@longmotor.net; Spitfire Group
Subject: [Spits] Customer Contact From Victoria British Website
Not long ago I purchased two wheel bearing kits for my 75 spitfire 1500 your
p/n 5-925. In the process of installing using the original hubs and your
kit, it became apparent that the supplied oil seal wasn't going to work. The
metal shell diameter is slightly larger than the hub diameter and therefore
cannot be inserted in the hub. It is also made of very thin metal that will
easily deform under any kind of pressure either from a press or by tapping
with a hammer. Apparently this has happened to other spitfire owners as
several responded to my plea for advice by saying that I should cut the felt
out of the supplied seal and glue it into the original shells. I did that
and it worked but the fact remains that you are apparently selling a part
that won't fit the original hubs (maybe new hubs are slightly different?).
Most of us know to not throw away original parts just for this reason and
garages are full of them. I've attached a couple of pictures for your
information.
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