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  3. Removing wheel studs from hubs. Spitfire Mk3.

    in Chassis, Suspension & Steering

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

    The puller is the one sold by Rimmers with 4 holes to line up with each of the wheel studs and a central screw. I believe it is the same as the one sold by the club. Many, many years ago I tried to remove the rear hubs using a 3 hole slide hammer but that just folded the hub over like a sandwich. did not move it at all on the shaft! Have not tried since.

    Why use Freelander or 12mm studs, are they longer as standard? The ones I have bought are 45mm long.

    Cheers 

  9. Rear hub puller for Sit Mk3.

    in Tools

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

    Anybody got a rear hub puller that they can or are willing to lend me? I know that I can buy one but they are a bit pricey for a one off job and are unlikely to be used again.

    I have a set of alloys but the standard studs are too short and need replacing.

    Cheers.

  13. Jammed new starter motor. Spitfire Mk3

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

    Got a replacement new one from Rimmer's about 6 weeks ago but due to having a new kitchen, new bathroom and a week away to recover from new kitchen and bathroom I only fitted it today.

    Guess what? It did exactly the same as the first one. Moved to the full extent of its travel and jammed there. I have fitted a second hand one from ebay and that works fine but does not turn the engine over quite as quickly. Anyway I will take it back to Rimmer's this time and get a refund. The last one took a month to replace after having to chase it up.

    Anybody else experienced this?

    Cheers.

     

  14. Spitfire Mk3 seat

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

    Thanks for your comments.

    Got lucky yesterday, David, TSSC member 1969Mk3Spitfire, went to the Classic Car Show at Tatton and saw a pair of Mk3 seats for sale and texted me to let me know. I was there an hour later and purchased them for £160. The driver's needs recovering as it has a couple of tears but the passenger looks very good. Unfortunately they did not have the runners so I am still on the lookout for a driver's side one. At a pinch the passenger side one can be used temporarily but to get it in the adjuster handle has to be moved up hence unlocking it. But as it is only a mile to the trimmers it should not be a problem.

    Thanks again David, 1969Mk3Spitfire.

    Cheers.

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  15. Loan of a Mk3 Spitfire driver's seat.

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

    Is there anybody currently renovating a Mk2 or Mk3 Spitfire that can lend me a driver's seat for a few weeks?

    I am at the stage where I need to get the tracking set and take the car to a trimmers to get a new soft top fitted but without a seat this will not be possible. Once this has been done I will look at fitting MX5 or Cobra seats if I cannot buy a genuine one.

    Cheers

     

  19. Driver/Passenger Seats

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

    Are both the seats identical, other than the seat slide, on a Mk3 Spitfire. Also will Mk4 runners work with them?

    I have a passenger seat and the only one I can see for sale is another passenger seat without the slide. Plenty of Mk4 slides for sale but no Mk3.

    Cheers

  22. Jammed new starter motor. Spitfire Mk3

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

    Just bought a brand new starter motor from one of the usual suppliers. Used it once and the pinion shot to the extent of its travel and jammed there. I cannot get it to go back. Wonderful!!

    I will have to call the supplier tomorrow and arrange for them to swop it. 

    Has anybody ever seen this before?

    Cheers.

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