[Healeys] Torrington roller bearings trunnion

[Bob Spidell]

I need to correct myself here (shouldn't post before the second cup of coffee kicks in).  The suspension sits on the 
coils, of course, not on the bearings.  However, too much slack in the upper trunnion bushing/bearing setup would batter 
the shocks more than necessary, likely resulting in greater wear and more leaks.

Bob



On 10/16/2011 6:19 AM, Bob Spidell wrote:
> 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? "
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> 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.
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> Steering effort was reduced, but like John said it's subjective (hey, if you think it's less that's just as good).
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> Bob
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> 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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