[Healeys] Bearing Cleaning

[Bob Spidell]

I'd soak them for a couple days in a good solvent (e.g. mineral spirits, varsol, etc.), then use a spray brake cleaner 
to get the rest of the crud (and the solvent).  Use a soft toothbrush to aid the solvent and/or brake cleaner.

Probably not necessary to mention to this crowd, but it's not a good idea to spin (rotate) dry bearings (i.e. using a 
blast of air).

Bob



On 9/3/2013 1:45 AM, Patrick & Caroline Quinn wrote:
> G'day
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> I am about to clean the front wheel bearings of the BN3.
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> It is a disc wheel car with ball bearings and NOT tapered roller.
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> Apart from spending an arduous amount of time with a brush and degreaser,
> does anyone know of a simpler way?
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> Hoo Roo
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> Patrick Quinn
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> Blue Mountains, Australia
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