Morris Minor Owners Club

Mick, Please post a sketch of what you are trying to say. Far too many words and it is easy for the reader to get lost. That's why I made that sketch, based on the photos I had from my rebuild, to try and make what you were saying clear to myself. I would like to see what it is that I have missed / ...

WTF? where is the attachment?

Try again (see attached sketch)[frame][/frame]

does this sketch make the story more clear? I think that Mick is on to something that makes sense. If the hub bearing has lateral play, then, yes, the entire half shaft will experience that play. As long as the gasket is kept 0.010" thick then the other end of the shaft will not touch the cente...