77spitfire Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I would like to buy or get the specs on the triumph spitfire tool s 304. It is the tool to set the proper depth of the rear bearing carrier on the spits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 If you mean the measurement of the distance between the end of half shaft to face of bearing carrier(?), I have always pushed the bearing carrier on the shaft until it measures 170mm from those two points. No need for a tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, Velocita Rosso said: No need for a tool There were a number of "special tools" used on the production line (and in dealers' workshops) purely because it was quicker and more reliable for an illiterate fitter than using a ruler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77spitfire Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Velocita Rosso said: If you mean the measurement of the distance between the end of half shaft to face of bearing carrier(?), I have always pushed the bearing carrier on the shaft until it measures 170mm from those two points. No need for a tool Thanks, I don't mind making up tools. If I had the specs I could likely make it up in less time then it would take to measure it. And I would have it for the next time I check the bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 The only tool you would need is a ruler....the bearing is drifted on with tube and mallet....and that is it. Been doing it this way since the early `70`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77spitfire Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 21 hours ago, Velocita Rosso said: If you mean the measurement of the distance between the end of half shaft to face of bearing carrier(?), I have always pushed the bearing carrier on the shaft until it measures 170mm from those two points. No need for a tool Doesn't make much sense to me 170MM is 6.69 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, 77spitfire said: Doesn't make much sense to me 170MM is 6.69 inches. Sorry slip of the finger,didnt notice, 70 mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77spitfire Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 I guess if everyone agrees that 70mm is correct I can make up a tool. A tool would be quicker then drifting on the bearing and keep checking to make sure it is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 The official workshop manual shows pics of the drifting on of the bearing with no mention of any other tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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