cliff.b Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 I have realised that the spare wheel in the Spit I have recently bought won't actually fit the car, so I am currently without one. Looking for any wheel that will fit & can be used as a temporary spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjit Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 I'd ask if you actually need one. I've not had a spare in my Spitfire for over 10 years, just going with a can of puncture spray and breakdown cover - neither of which I've had to use (at least not for punctures in the latter case). Started off taking it out for the extra luggage space to get everything in for the annual trip to Le Mans but never got around to putting it back in again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Got lots, free come and get if your near downham market, norfolk (its camb border side) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted May 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mathew said: Got lots, free come and get if your near downham market, norfolk (its camb border side) Ok, thanks. Not far from me so I will arrange a convenient time to collect one if that's ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, cliff.b said: Ok, thanks. Not far from me so I will arrange a convenient time to collect one if that's ok? Give us a pm, work four on/off . On second day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted May 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 35 minutes ago, Mathew said: Give us a pm, work four on/off . On second day off. Ok. I'm new to the forum, how do I pm you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 Click on my round icon, then click on the envelope icon should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 4 hours ago, cliff.b said: how do I pm you? theres some easy clues in the Courier magazine 490 april Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 58 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: theres some easy clues in the Courier magazine 490 april Pete Nice one pete. He is all sorted now, just needs a tyre as the ones i had are far past there best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted May 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 40 minutes ago, Mathew said: Nice one pete. He is all sorted now, just needs a tyre as the ones i had are far past there best! Yes, many thanks 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 8 hours ago, Mjit said: I'd ask if you actually need one. I've not had a spare in my Spitfire for over 10 years, just going with a can of puncture spray and breakdown cover - neither of which I've had to use (at least not for punctures in the latter case). Started off taking it out for the extra luggage space to get everything in for the annual trip to Le Mans but never got around to putting it back in again. The spare wheel, when bolted down, forms part of the rear crash structure. So yes, I have 1 in both my Spitfires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, thescrapman said: The spare wheel, when bolted down, forms part of the rear crash structure. So yes, I have 1 in both my Spitfires. Its also a pain in the arse to have to get someone to fix! Your car when you could just change the wheel and be on your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Just curious as to how the wheel does not fit the car? Is it the wrong PCD? Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 6 hours ago, ahebron said: Just curious as to how the wheel does not fit the car? Is it the wrong PCD? Adrian Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted May 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 01/05/2021 at 16:28, Mathew said: Nice one pete. He is all sorted now, just needs a tyre as the ones i had are far past there best! Hi Mathew, just thought I'd send you a pic of the wheel that you kindly let me have now that it's been de-rusted, painted & tyre fitted. Again, many thanks 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 You have done a good job on it, hope it never needs to be used in an emergency! But now at least you have peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted May 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 30 minutes ago, Mathew said: You have done a good job on it, hope it never needs to be used in an emergency! But now at least you have peace of mind. Absolutely. I experimented removing the rust using electrolysis and it was quite effective. Certainly quicker than removing it all by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, cliff.b said: Absolutely. I experimented removing the rust using electrolysis and it was quite effective. Certainly quicker than removing it all by hand. I did that on an old exhaust manifold, it works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, cliff.b said: Absolutely. I experimented removing the rust using electrolysis and it was quite effective. Certainly quicker than removing it all by hand. You can’t mention that and not explain how you did it! Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted May 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 1) I put the wheel & an old piece of steel into a plastic tub with a weak caustic soda/water solution. 2) Connected negative lead of battery charger to wheel & positive to the steel (make sure it doesn't touch the wheel) & set charger to a low current. 3) Remember to do it somewhere well ventilated as the bubbles you see are hydrogen & oxygen 💥 4)Leave for some time (days) 5) Check occasionally to see how it's doing Result, less rust on wheel (possibly none of you leave it long enough), stuff that looks sort of rusty on the piece of steel & in the bottom of the tub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 53 minutes ago, cliff.b said: 1) I put the wheel & an old piece of steel into a plastic tub with a weak caustic soda/water solution. 2) Connected negative lead of battery charger to wheel & positive to the steel (make sure it doesn't touch the wheel) & set charger to a low current. 3) Remember to do it somewhere well ventilated as the bubbles you see are hydrogen & oxygen 💥 4)Leave for some time (days) 5) Check occasionally to see how it's doing Result, less rust on wheel (possibly none of you leave it long enough), stuff that looks sort of rusty on the piece of steel & in the bottom of the tub Same, battery chargers are really good as mine and most have safety built in to stop if it draws too much or dead short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff.b Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Mathew said: Same, battery chargers are really good as mine and most have safety built in to stop if it draws too much or dead short. Yes. I found I had to monitor the current as it started drawing more if the amount of "clag" suspended in the water increased. Seems the current can be controlled to some extent by moving the steel anode out of the water a bit or further away from the wheel. Then all the suspended stuff drops to the bottom & the current drops right off again 😒. I'm sure that with experience there is a "sweet spot" where it all takes care of itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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