Hi David,
Yep, my Seven uses a Nash Metropolitan rear axle which uses the same hubs as
a Spridget. I think that I understand about the wobble that you mention but
I am not sure that I understand about the bearing standing proud of the hub.
Thanks for your help,
Mike C
----- Original Message -----
From <dmeadow at juno.com>
To: <MAIL4CARPENTERS@peoplepc.com>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: Whyisit - Rear hubs leaking
> Mike,
>
> Loose bearings could very well be your problem. It means that the hub is
> going to wobble, which can create a leak, not to mention a broken axle.
> I'm assuming that your Lotus has the same single-bearing hub setup that a
> Spridget does.
>
> Another possibility is that your bearings are standing proud of the hub.
> I've found that some bearings are a bit too wide (or the hub is a bit
> shallow). This will prevent your axle flange from providing a good seal.
> Sometimes using two gaskets will help here, but I've also known people
> who have had the hub turned in a lathe to deepen the bearing seating
> area.
>
> I wouldn't bother machining your hubs. If they are so loose then you
> should either get new hubs or find a way to increase the interference.
> I've tried peening the inside of old hubs with a sharp punch to tighten
> up the fit. It doesn't work. Eventually the bearings will loosen
> themselves up again and start spinning in the hub.
>
> David Littlefield
>
> On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:13:11 -0500 "MICHAEL CARPENTER"
> <MAIL4CARPENTERS@peoplepc.com> writes:
> It has to
>> do with
>> the oil seal of my hubs onto my rear axle housing. I am still
>> getting
>> 90Weight on my brake shoes in the rear. I remember when I put the
>> new seals
>> and bearings in place, the bearing slid right into place and didn't
>> need any
>> coaxing at all. Is that why I have a leak? I just really want to
>> cure this
>> problem, at least for a while.
>>
>> Please anyone that can offer any help . . . please help!
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mike Carpenter
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