When I did this my "Lovely Assistant" was a 2x4 wedged between the brake
peddle and the seat.
----- Original Message -----
From: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
To: Brent Smith <bsmith@inetnow.net>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 2:57 PM
Subject: Re: Wire Wheel Adapter Removal
>
> On Sun, 2 Apr 2000, Brent Smith wrote:
>
> > I'm going to repack the front bearings and replace the grease seals on
my
> > '60 TR3A and need to remove the wire wheel adapters to get at the
bearing
> > nut. I can vaguely remember doing this a number of years ago, but this
time
> > I cannot seem to stop the disc from turning while I'm trying to loosen
the
> > adapter nuts. Does anyone out there have a slick way of doing this?
> > Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> Have a Lovely Assistant stand on the brake pedal while you undo the nuts!
>
> Won't work if the brake calipers are off though ;-)
>
> Don't take the nuts right off either, just crack them enough to allow you
> to finish the job.
>
> -Malcolm
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