[Fot] Southwick Conversion - keeping the bearing in place?

[tr4racing at googlemail.com]

Hi Guys,

I have a question.
My TR8 is running on Mustang axles. They are quite similar to the Southwick system.

I have heard that the securing ring on the axle which keeps the bearing in place can be pressed or I have "heard" they need to be shrinked on.
Making the ring red hot and slide it on the axle shaft in place.

What is right? Pressing on - which would be easy, or shrinking, what I didn't do before.

The reason I'm asking, the bearings don't stay in place and the shaft moves in the bearing. The securing ring is not strong enough.

Cheers
Chris
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