[Healeys] Torrington roller bearings trunnion

[Bob Spidell]

re: "I'm guessing you fit them dry, with a hand full of shims, set a minimal end float (around a thou or so) by adding 
and removing shims, then once you have required end float dry, pull apart and repack with grease and reassemble.
Is that correct??
Any grease grade/ type comments?? Clearance comments? "


That's what I did.  The Good Book (shop manual) has a clearance spec--think it's a little more than a thou, 2 maybe--but 
I just did it by feel (the suspension sits on the bearings, so I think you just need to make sure they aren't 
preloaded).   I used the same Sta-Lube moly grease I use on all grease points.  I also greased as normal after initial 
packing and install.

Steering effort was reduced, but like John said it's subjective (hey, if you think it's less that's just as good).


Bob





On 10/15/2011 11:31 PM, Chris Dimmock wrote:
> Hey Guys,
> I have got a Torringtom roller bearing setup to replace the phosphor bronze bushes in the top of the king pin to 
> trunnion, that I'm going to fit on my BJ8.
> I'm guessing you fit them dry, with a hand full of shims, set a minimal end float (around a thou or so) by adding and 
> removing shims, then once you have required end float dry, pull apart and repack with grease and reassemble.
> Is that correct??
> Any grease grade/ type comments?? Clearance comments?
> Hoping it will help low speed manouverability with lots of neg camber, 6in wheels and Penrite steering molasses in the 
> steering box....
> Best
> Chris
> www.myaustinhealey.com
> PS Go Casey Stoner you legend - Winner of the 2011 Moto GP championship today! And go the Wallabies tonight!!!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>


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