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Re: pathological wheel bearings

To: Allen Nugent <A.Nugent@unsw.edu.au>
Subject: Re: pathological wheel bearings
From: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 19:48:46 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net

Try turning the rotor by hand while tightening the bearing nut (with the
other hand).  Last time I did bearings I did not use a wrench on the
socket, just my fist.  Did them up until there was resistance and backed
them off to the nearest point where I could install a cotter pin.

Turning the rotor will let the bearings bed properly, I think... which
sounds like what they're not doing.

Wheels have not fallen off the 'vette yet, but then, if they do, I'm out
ten, maybe fifteen dollars ;-)

-Malcolm
'62 TR4 (worthy)
'81 Chevette (worthless)


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