Anyone else had this problem?
BillG
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tod Jones" <todjones@rica.net>
To: "Spitfire list" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: Hub Removal Tool
> DO NOT GET THIS TOOL!
> I work part time at a restoration shop and we tried this tool. It striped
> out on the first try. Wait untill he works the bugs out fist. The tool is
> suposed to support the flange so it doesnt bend and the instructions said
to
> tighten the lug nuts evenly. When used as the instuctions said only about
> 1/2 of the threads in the center hole were useable and it stripped out.
When
> the person who made this tool was contacted he said that we should take it
> to a local machine shop for modifications. After a discusion about a $95+
> tool needing modification to be useable he agreed to do the modifications
> himself. He seems like he wants to put out a good product that will
benifit
> all of us, but you might want to wait untill he resolves this problem.
>
> Tod Jones
> Harrisonburg VA
> 66 Spit Mk II
>
> ---- Original Message -----
> From: "Ptegler" <ptegler@gouldfo.com>
> To: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net>; "Spitfire Internet Mail List"
> <spitfires@autox.team.net>; "Triumph Internet Mail List."
> <triumphs@autox.team.net>; "Friends of Triumph" <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 2:35 PM
> Subject: Re: Hub Removal Tool
>
>
> > Phil Doumas Bulowl77@cs.com up in the Pittsburgh PA
> > area is still selling the hub pullers he use to advertise on the VTR.
> >
> > photos/short write up is still avail at
> > http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/hubtech/index.html
> > you can directly contact Phil at Bulowl77@cs.com
> >
> >
> > Paul Tegler ptegler@gouldfo.com www.teglerizer.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net>
> > To: "Spitfire Internet Mail List" <spitfires@autox.team.net>; "Triumph
> Internet Mail List." <triumphs@autox.team.net>; "Friends of Triumph"
> <fot@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 12:25 PM
> > Subject: Hub Removal Tool
> >
> >
> > I have a friend here locally who is trying to replace the wheel bearings
> on the rear of his Spit. He can't figure out how to get the hubs off. I
> > have indicated to him that there is a special tool for removing them,
but
> he can't locate anyone who has it locally.
> >
> > Can someone tell me:
> >
> > 1. Where I can buy one of these?
> >
> > 2. Is there somewhere I can find a pattern to manufacture this tool?
> >
> > I am sure that sooner or later, I too will be faced with the same
problem,
> so If I can get it solved now, I can help him out and save time when I
have
> > to do this too.
> >
> > Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joe
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