Well I have been using all the info received so far on my rebuild of the
rear axles.
I have all the parts on order to replace all the wheel bearings, seals,
RotoFlex, U-joints, and brake hoses.
I, of course, have a question. I was able to get the old outer wheel
bearings off the hub using the proper clamp plate and a 30 ton press. The
question. What order should I put things back together?
If I put on the seal and press on the outer bearing, what makes the seal go
into its seat without any guidance? It seems that It will just hang up for
sure.
If I install all the bearings and seals in the upright member first, how
the heck will I get the hub to slide into those very close bearing inter
races?
I mean it took PRESSURE to get the old one off.
I do plan to freeze the Hub to reduce its size for assembly to the
bearings, but in what order?
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The original noise was the left side, inner bearing, inner race, slipping
against the hub. This left some damage to the bearing mounting surface on
the hub. Are there any suggestions out there about what to do about this.
The damage is "medium". I really don't want to invest the time and money
in a replacement hub. (Where it the best place to get one, if a guy wanted
one, that is.)
Thank to all.
Tom Howard
'72 GT6
(and a good bit of USA iron)
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Howard [SMTP:howard@lsschools.k12.ca.us]
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 9:20 PM
To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
Cc: 'thoward@sdcoe.k12.ca.us'
Subject: Rear Wheel noises....
Well I have been using my GT6 as a daily driver for a bit too long it
seems.
This week I am getting intermittent noise from the rear end. It only last
for a few seconds, but when there is sounds bad.
The sound is like a bunch of square ball bearings in the hub. A definite
rumble with a definite feeling in the seat of the pants to go with it.
Very clear. I think that the car is actually being slowed down by the
manifestation. But... the sound only last for a few seconds every few
miles, and usually at low speed. (I did hear, and feel, it once today at
about 40 mph.)
I have examined the RotoFlex, and the U joints on the axles. Nothing
apparent. The left rear wheel has a bit of play when jacked up and push
from side to side.
What do you all think the best place to start my search?
The sound is such that I have to cease driving. I am fearful that perhaps
one of the outer journals is spinning, doing damage to the adjacent metal.
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A related issue: What is the typical lifetime of RotoFlex units? Say in
total miles of vigorous driving with 87 hp.
Tom Howard
'72 GT6 (and a good bit of USA iron)
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