The seller says that there is a hole on the top nut for a lever to be
installed. Also, he describes the captive ball bearing at the end and
says it is made from a solid block. So it certainly sounds like a real
one.
Joe
Jon wrote:
>
> Joe- the sketched one on ebay looks an awful lot like the TSSC model I have-
> http://www.bigolbear.com/pullers.htm
>
> "Any drive you don't return from on a tow truck was a good one..."
> Jon
> '77 (mostly) 1500 "Ol' Yeller"
> FM66043 7U
> Nass #104
> www.bigolbear.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of ptegler@cablespeed
> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 12:00 AM
> To: Joe Curry; Spitfire Internet Mail List
> Subject: Re: Spitfire Hub Puller on EBAY
>
> Joe... no this is NOT a true 'Churchill version.
> The Churchill unit is a round bodied device (like a top hat)
> with an ear off the side to insert a 'stop rod'
> in to use as a handle to counter the torque is used
> 'on the car' rather than axle off the car.
>
> This unit I believe is designed for a Lotus (same
> bolt circle and center hub size) and the metal
> is MUCH heavier. I have one of this style
> puller. (as well as another)
>
> You can mount the axle in the puller, then
> put the puller in the jaws of a bench vise,
> eliminating the need to torque the axle shaft (axle
> in the vise) when trying to turn the screw.
> The screw threads in the main body are a replaceable
> hub, inside the main body. Quite heavy duty.
>
> Paul Tegler
> ptegler@cablespeed.com
> www.teglerizer.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Curry" <Spitlist@gte.net>
> To: "Spitfire Internet Mail List" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 11:47 PM
> Subject: Spitfire Hub Puller on EBAY
>
> > Does anyone know the person selling the above item? He is identified as
> > Lotus907.
> >
> > Since no photo (only a sketch) is provided, I need to determine if this
> > is a REAL Churchill tool and not one of the copies that are being sold.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joe
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