Yeah, that's what I meant. The bearings are typical, but the hub design
with the spacer is not. But if you recall the long thread on this subject
from several months ago, one of the real experts (I forget who) made a
very convincing case that the spacer is absolutely necessary in this hub
design, and that leaving it out could cause serious problems, beyond
short bearing life. Based on their explanation of the engineering
factors, I concluded they were right, which is why I was advising the
questioner to "do it by the book". Perhaps those whom this discussion
directly affects would be wise to consult the archives for this detailed
analysis of the whole issue.
Charley & Peggy Robinson had this to say:
>Hi Max,
>
> There's nothing unique about the tapered roller bearings used in the
>MGB front end. They look like what's in many other cars. Nothing I can
>see that's unique in the spindle and hub design either, except for the
>spacer and shims. It would appear thet the designers wanted to be able
>to set the end play more accurately than they felt was possible just by
>setting the preload with the spindle nut. So, they came up with the
>spacer and shims. Personally, I tend to put things back together the
>way they were originally. However, I've met quite a few mechanics and
>owners who've left the shims and spacer out, relying on the preload.
>They claim it causes no probs. Me, I don't know. (G)
>
> YMMV,
>
> CR
>
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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