Mounting the Diff and other odd jobs | Triumph Spitfire Restoration - Part 80 

Hahaha, hard pass.

Thanks Philip!

Thanks!! I’m hoping to have it rolling soon so I can change my focus back to the tub and getting it sat on the frame.

Seems like it wasn’t totally well thought out for service. But yeah the screwdriver hole seemed to work great!

Will do!! Thank you!

You're absolut correct on this. I have spoken to several old Triumph specialists and no one recomended grease.

So that is the first time someone has provided an actual reason to use oil over grease. That makes sense. Prior to this comment no one could tell me why. Thank you both!

@@StevesProjectCarGarage I tried to explain this some time ago but my laungage is not English, so i have maybe confused you a bit. If you search the internet You should find pictures where the treads are broken off and stuck in the trunion.

Absolutely EP90 GL-4 Oil in the front trunnions, that's what the factory workshop manual says, also the trunnion and vertical link are an archimedes screw design, intended to pump OIL within, during movement

Good to know! I actually disassembled them and soaked them in vinegar to eat the rust. They seem fine to me so I’ll do just that! Thanks for the tip!

I Agree, always use original parts if they are serviceable

McMaster Carr is another fantastic source for hardware, and has an excellent website for finding what you need.

I’ve been a regular at ACE for hardware. There are somethings though I can’t seem to get there.

I got them from DC Machinist. www.dcmachinist.com/shop/spitfire-gt6/4

That is a valid point. I’m just trying to save a few bucks if I can in the process. Restoring a car isn’t cheap! Lol

I totally agree with you about restoring a car isn’t cheap.! But some of the investment is strategic, especially on such wearable parts that are in question. When , you have everything broken down and at hand and you know it’s got age to it, and it’s been used in the past and it is a terminal part, that will have to be replaced. Is it not cheaper to bite the bullet for a few pennies now rather than a lot of dollars later.? You’re doing wonderful keep it up . I am restoring a 1967 GT six mark one . And I like you am enjoying this journey. Mind you, taking quite a bit longer, but I’m doing everything I can do to literally powder coating everything in the suspension that is going to see “road dirt”. That includes the brake backing plates, Springs axle shafts, the prop shaft, the oil pan, the swaybar, the shock towers, the frame itself have all been powder coated, as well as the wire spoke wheels! The chrome, including the finishers, the headlight buckets, and so on so forth we’re all being re-Chromed. The engine is rebuilt transmission rebuilt, the differential rebuilt. To proceed further in my build, I’m waiting for the engine to be assembled completely. Then I’ll mate the engine and transmission along with new hardware fasteners mounts that I’ve already purchased and install the mated pair on the chassis and also install the prop shaft. And then will have a fairly completed rolling chassis… Then it will be time to start tackling the bodywork 😳 oh boy, what fun I will have! I really relish every moment that I have to do this and when I have questions I stop, and I ask, because I don’t want to kick myself in the keister at a later date for overlooking such minor detail . Again, keep up the good work you are doing great! Godspeed !

Yep! You are right and I know better.