Jeff,
Thanks for an excellent post. Chock full of authoratative advice and part
numbers. One of the few postings that goes unedited into the keeper folder
as a reference for future use.
Regards,
Glen Byrns
'59 bugeye
'59 Morris Traveller (Winifred)
> Dear Spridgeteers,
>
> I have finally fixed my hub endfloat/wobble problem by installing
> Timken roller bearings. To refresh your memories (and in case you are
> interested!), I had tested every combination of three hubs, two stub
> axle spindle assemblies, and four sets of stock ball bearings in an
> effort to rid my left front hub of wobble. I've tested new ball
> bearings with plastic cages and used bearings (the old R & M) with
> metal cages. None worked. I don't know if there is a batch of 'bad'
> new bearings out in the community. I don't know if the old R & M
> bearings were shot. I don't know if there is something peculiar about
> the hubs and spindle assemblies.
>
> I contacted Timken, the makers of the roller bearings, about how to
> install their product. Below is that email conversation. I hope it
> provides some illumination to the group. Note, however, that opinions
> on whether to use the spacer and what to torque the axle nut to are
> issues of controversy. You do what you want, you are responsible for
> those decisions and actions. :)
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