OK, here's what works...
Double bearing hubs.
Stock axles, except for the earliest Bugeye axles which are shit.
Sealed bearing goes on the outside... toward the axle cap. Take your stock
outer bearing to the local supply house, and request the same size in a
sealed bearing.
Speedi sleeve on the housing stub.
For the seal, I've tried double lip, and single lip seals... the single
seems to work better.
The inner bearing remains stock, packed in a good synthetic grease.
No need for the paper gasket, or the rubber O ring, just a good RTV sealant
on the axle cap to hub surface.
I like to use countersunk screws with recessed Allen heads, as they can be
tightened even after the drum is on. Tighten them well, then put the wheel
on and torque the wheel down.
The oil for the diff travels down the tube, hit the axle cap and stops,
never makes it to the inner bearing, never makes it past the inner seal, and
never makes in on your brakes.
WST
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
dmeadow@juno.com
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 8:14 PM
To: mail4carpenters@peoplepc.com
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Doublebearing hubs
Mike,
These things are notorious leakers. I finally gave up on a set that I
bought used (not Winners Circle, but another design). You pretty much
have to start by putting speedisleeves on the axles to give the seals a
good place to ride. The sealed bearing would be the outer bearing. The
one I have is made by Peer Bearing and has the following numbers:
6207-2RS-C3
35x72x17, sealed
2074
Search the archives, I think all of this has been discussed before.
Good luck!
David
On Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:39:32 -0500 (EST) Mike/Donna Carpenter
<mail4carpenters@peoplepc.com> writes:
> Hey guys and gals,
>
> I just picked up my Winners Circle double bearing hubs. I bought
> them not just to spend money but for the strength and hopefully
> oil-sealing qualities. New parts ought to seal better?
>
> I was speaking to Winners Circle and they say that for really bad
> oil leaking rear-ends they offer a "sealed" bearing. Do any of you
> know what bearing number that is or what manufacturer has that
> bearing?
>
> Also does it go in the farthest position out towards the road wheel
> or on the inside?
>
> Thanks for all of your help.
>
> Mike Carpenter
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