>I have 5 Spit 1500 rear axles sitting in garage. I plan to
>refurbish those that are serviceable and install them on
>my car(s). Recently I noticed that 4 of these axles have
>a dab of yellow paint on the inside flat surface of the inner
>yoke (or flange). 1 axle has a dab of blue paint here.
>I know that '73 and later axles are an inch longer. All
>my axles are the same (longer) length. It is possible,
>I suppose that the (odd) flange I have, was not originally
>mated to the same axle. Does anyone know what
>these paint marks signify?
> Bob...the original axel from my '74 does indeed have the "dab
> of yellow paint" on it, if that helps at all. I'll check
> the two currently on the car as soon as I dig it out. :-(
The dab or blotch of paint is most likely an inspection proof mark. The
inspectors on the line would QC the work and then use a paint marking pen
to put a "stamp of approval" so to speak. There was another comment as to
colored paint stripes on coil springs. This may be either an inspection mark or
a way of indicating the load rating of the spring. I'm not sure if Triumph
used different rated springs for export as opposed to home market but its
possible. If so, I would think it would show in the parts manuals.
Cheers
Kurt Oblinger
Redondo Beach Ca.
Regards...Tom O'Malley
'74 Spit
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