SPF front upright lower bearings

[MarkNJF]

Greetings from Hampshire. Last MoT test showed up play (looked vertical) in the lower bearing on the driver side front upright on my SPF GT40 Mk1. Anyone have any idea/experience of what I’ll find when I get the time to pull it apart? Is there adjustment or will I be looking to source a new bearing? Are they easily available? Thanks in advance.

 

[DaveM]

Mark,
The steel ball rides between 2 nylon cups. You might try just tightening the nut at the bottom of the A arm. Also check the nut in the upright that retains the ball. If this doesn't solve things you need this to replace the nylon cups:
Ball Joint Kit, Front, (GT-40)

When replacing the cups you need to remove the ball from the upright.
Dave M.

Schematic:
GT40s.com - PhotoPlog - View File

 

[MarkNJF]

Thank you, Dave. That gives me confidence to take it all apart over the winter lay up. Sooner, rather than later so that I can get hold of the replacement parts if needed. I appreciate your very quick reply.

Kind regards,

Mark