I like the old sayings.... Like:
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Or
Better safe than sorry.
In other words, he may be right but it is not going to hurt to pack them
before installing new bearings.
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chas. Schlismann
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 2:24 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Pack new wheel bearings?
A mechanic friend advised me that I was quite insane for packing new
wheel bearings. He contends that they're ready to go and don't need
additional grease until the suggested clean/repack time. I countered
that as he is a machine mechanic, he is probably accustomed to sealed
bearings. Who's insane here?
TIA, Charlie Homewood, Il
74 TR6
71 GT6
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