Removing Spit Mk3 rear spring

[SpitfireGeorge]

Hi Guys,

I am in the process of removing the rear spring on my 1967 Spitfire Mk3 as part of a general body off overhaul. All the suspension has been removed together with the 6 nuts holding it to the diff. The problem is I still cannot remove the spring plate. There is something going through the middle of the plate to the diff but when you read the workshop manual it does not mention it. Is it just rusted on and needs forcing off or is it something else?

Cheers,

Brett

 

 

[PeterH]

The bolt through the middle of the plate is only holding the spring together, not the plate. If you've removed the 6 nuts it should come off (with persuasion).

 

[SpitfireGeorge]

Thanks Peter,

I was worried about breaking something expensive if I tried some "persuasion".

 

[Pete Lewis]

No that wont break it for you ,      its a std part of the tool kit

Pete

[dougbgt6]

George, should you be in any doubt, this is what they mean. The Big Persuader.

db

[Pete Lewis]

Commonly  known as a Birmingham screwdriver

 

Pete

[SpitfireGeorge]

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I have 2 or 3 of them including one that has a 4 foot handle!