In a message dated 96-05-02 22:07:34 EDT, 103110.1323@CompuServe.COM (Bob
Sykes) writes:
>Good Day Worldly Scions,
>
>I'm just changing my first gearbox pilot bushing. I thought
>it would be difficult to get the old one out. I think there was
>a thread on this list about it. The old one came out easily,
>almost too easy it seems. The new one goes in just as easily.
>I can insert / remove it with my finger.
>
>Shouldn't it fit tighter than this? I'm assuming it is an
>interference fit in the fly-wheel and should not spin with respect
>to it. If this is so, can I "pack" the crank hole with something like
>aluminum foil to take up the space? I can find nothing in Haynes
>or Bentley about this. Any worldly net wisdom appreciated.
>
>Not wanting to bodge
>Bob Sykes - - - __,@_\____
>'78 Spitfires - -- }-0-----0->
These things typically just slide in. If you try to shim it you may offset
it and it won't center. If there is a lot of axial play then the crank may
need repair\replacement - lets hope that is not necessary.
Dave
TR6Massey@aol.com
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