Hi Ed
You could also fill the void with Loktite stud and bearing fit (green) this
stuff is good, super strong but can be dismantled with a bit of heat. The
other thing is are you sure it is a casting flaw, it is possible that if it
is just a small area that does not appear to have been in contact with the
cup it could be the normal problem of an oval yoke, the oval yoke is often
readily identifiable by the fact that the associated cup may spin leaving it
with a polished ring where the circlip rubs it. I know the difference is
obvious if you are familiar with casting defects but I thought I would
check, it could save you doing the same thing over next month.
Graham.
2.5 PI MKII
Sprinted Dolomite
2000 MKI
Toledo
1300 Front Wheel Drive
http://www.triumph-iw.co.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
To: "Spitfire Mail List" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 3:40 AM
Subject: Axle Yokes
>
> Getting ready to put new u-joints in the rear axles and think that I may
be
> getting too particular. In one of the yokes, there is a casting flaw
where
> it was bored for the cap of the u-joint.
> It's not on an edge, but rather in the center of the bore -- about 1/16"
in
> depth and running about 3/8" at its' longest point. I guess it was some
> type of a void in the casting. What's the opinion of the list:
> 1. Ignore it and consider it not a problem
> 2. Fill the void with a JB weld type material and polish it smooth
> 3. Trash the yoke and get another
>
> Regards,
> Ed
>
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