[Spridgets] my Wheel Hub

[Lester]

But I am not installing a new bearing!  This is the one that came out of it!  It would not just slip back in!  Likely means that I almost got it in true.  Might be worth taking it back out and trying again?


Lester


> On Sep 30, 2018, at 6:47 PM, crusaderchuck55 at aol.com via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Slim chance it may have spun at one time enlarging the hub's inside diameter? That might explain the tolerance you are experiencing
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> ------ Original message------
> From: Lester via Spridgets
> Date: Sun, Sep 30, 2018 1:57 PM
> To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com;
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net;
> Subject:Re: [Spridgets] my Wheel Hub
> 
> Can someone tell me why the bearing almost falls out when taking the hub apart yet has to be forced in to place upon reassembly?
> 
> Lester
> 
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2018, at 11:30 AM, Lester via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>> We have a winner, Trevor, as that was not a uniform coat of rust but a thin gasket WITH an “O” ring underneath.  all cleaned up and new seals getting ready to install.
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>> THANKS!
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>>> On Sep 29, 2018, at 7:18 AM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
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>>> You may not have to replace the rear seal.  I would put it together with the o-ring and gasket, fill the diff, and see what happens.  
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>>> Sent from my keyboard
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>>>> On Sep 28, 2018, at 4:37 PM, Lester via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>>> Rear hub,  no gasket, no “O” ring, no diff oil??   Note: screw placed to keep from losing it…
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>>>> 0557.jpeg>
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>>>>> On Sep 28, 2018, at 11:50 AM, Glen Byrns via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>>>> The rear hub and axle housing are same as Spridget. I've got two Minors and a bugeye to compare.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Glen Byrns 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Sep 28, 2018, at 6:46 AM, Bob Spruck via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>>>>> Here is a photo of a Morris Minor rear wheel hub from an ad on the Hemmings daily email. Note the absence of an "O" ring groove. and the outer diameter shape.
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