Series IIa Front Axle (Stub axle/Spindle Assembly) Questions

[philbert]

Hello all!

I am relatively new to the forums, but am in the process of a frame-off restoration of a 1970 Series IIa. I had a few random questions that popped up while I was taking apart the front axles, and was hoping someone might be able to provide some guidance -

1) When taking the hub seal race off of the stub axle (part #29 on the Hub Assembly diagram @ https://www.roversnorth.com/category...iii_drivetrain), I accidentally drilled through the race and took a small chip of the stub axle (aka the spindle assembly/part # 28). Rookie mistake, I know. Is this a big deal (aka needs replaced) or can it just be filed smooth? Pics included below
2) In the Series III parts manual there is reference to a "Spring for cone bearing" directly underneath the shims for the steering arm, is this actually a part (pic of parts manual attached)? It is not listed on the Roversnorth diagram on the same page as above.
3) In the hub assembly diagram mentioned above, what is part #27? In the LR Series 3 parts manual it is labeled as the "Bush for Driving Shaft", again is this a piece that needs replaced or is it already integrated into the half shaft?

Much appreciated. Am hoping to have the rolling chassis and drivetrain in by the end of this year -

Phil