[Healeys] Front wheel bearing 'distance piece'

[George Haywood]

This ought to start something with the engineers out there:  With my limited
experience after studying my hubs during the rebuild I believe the distance
pieces are used just to get the proper end float of the hubs.  The distance
pieces along with the shims ride on the bearings from the inboard side
allowing a very accurate end float measurement (distance) to be obtained.  I
do not think they are primarily associated with strength.  If the pieces are
not present you cannot set the end float therefore possibly placing too much
lateral force on the bearings when tightening the castle nut to the specified
torque setting of 70 ft lbs.

Just my opinion,

George Haywood
'65 bj8



> From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
> Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:10:18 -0700
> To: richchrysler at quickclic.net
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front wheel bearing 'distance piece'
>
> I would assume that the distance piece was added to add strength to
> the spindle. Since the only spindles I have seen cracked have been
> cars that did not have a spacer installed.
>
> I would recommend installing the spacer that was added on the BN4
> since they are the same spindle, hub and bearings it was done for a
> reason. Probably the added weight and being a 6 cylinder car they may
> have assumed that the owners may drive harder.
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
> On Apr 7, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Rich C wrote:
>
>> Hi Bob,
>>
>> When BN2's went to the taper roller bearing setup they did not have
>> the distance piece fitted. Just follow the directions for setting
>> up as described in the manual.
>>
>> Rich
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