Bud,
I agree with Terry. Sealed bearings for the front are less hassle. If you
decide to switch to sealed, here are some that will fit:
Outer small bearing: NACHI 6304-2NSE
Inner large bearing: Koyo 63062RSC3, GSR
Ben
54 TF 1500
----- Original Message -----
From: Francis Precht <fprecht@mail.frostburg.edu>
To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 10:56 AM
Subject: packing front bearings, revisited
> Hi All,
> I'm ready to re-pack the front wheel bearings on my TD. I've already
> searched the archives and have read the comments on earlier posts
> regarding the proper technique. My question: When I disassembled the
> front hubs & withdrew the front bearings, the bell-shaped cavity
> surrounding the spacer between inner and outer bearings was filled with
> grease. Is this necessary as a 'reservoir' from which grease may be
> drawn ? If not, is this overkill ? Does this cavity serve any purpose
> (other than spacing to make up thickness for the hub ?
>
> Thanks in advance for all your insight and assistance.
> Bud
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