It's normal. The single u-joint setup causes this, it is not smooth. The straighter the axle is (ie on the ground) the less this happens.
Clark Clark W. Nicholls 1972 Stag 1974 Spitfire (and 1 rusty GT6 needing restoration) "Reality, it's not what you think." -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd Bermudez Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 8:46 AM To: NASS Spitfire; Spitfire List Subject: [Spits] Bent Axles? Pretty sure I know the answer to this...just hoping I'm wrong. After pulling the differential out of the wife's 1968 MK1 GT6 and replacing it, I'm reassembling everything. I hung the axle assembly and installed the axles at the differential. I hadn't installed the shock yet and decided to rotate the axle. I noticed the spring going up & down...maybe 1/4"? I did the other side & it did the same thing. After getting the shocks installed I spun both axles & notice a slight up & down motion of the spring. Is this normal? Are both axles bent? It's hard to tell with a straight edge. For now, I'm going to "run what i brung" as I have to have it ready for the Louisville British Bash. I do have another set of axles to use...of course they could be bent too? I guess the proof will be the drive to Louisville. I had the drive shaft balanced & new UJs installed in both the Driveshaft and axles. TIA Todd Bermudez 1968 GT6 RHD/w overdrive Cincinnati, OH _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2893 - Release Date: 05/24/10 02:26:00 _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected]
