Mattyscotty Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 My '73 Spitfire has a slight give on the front wheels when pushed / pulled from side to side, normally I would assume that this would be the wheel bearings but have been told that on a Spitfire this is normal (within reason). It's not huge and equal on both wheels, maybe 1/8 inch at the most.Is this normal?Many thanks,Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Slight play in the wheel bearings is correct. Not like modern cars with sealed pack bearings. You can adjust the play by taking the dust cap off, removing the split pin, adusting the play by tightening the nut, and then refitting the split pin and cap. Details should be in the workshop manual.1/8th of an inch sounds about right. the wheel must rotate free. If you over tighten the nut then the bearings will fail prematurely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyscotty Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks Richard, that confirms what I have previously been told, which is good news!I am new to owning a Spitfire, and am loving it! An Englishman in New Zealand and desperately needing a little bit of British heritage, I bought my '70 mk3 only 1 week ago.Many thanks,Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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