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Wheel Bearings
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v8NUT |
12-02-2010 @ 5:32 PM
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An even better way to pack the bearing is to put the bearing and the grease into a sandwich bag and then work the grease into the bearing. When finished, throw the bag away. It saves a lot of mess. Jim
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sunflower |
12-02-2010 @ 11:38 AM
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Thanks to all.S
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supereal |
12-02-2010 @ 9:18 AM
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The only grease that is effective is that worked into the bearings. Any other is not thrown into the bearing. The fiber type grease is pulled into and around the rollers, while non fiber grease, such as synthetic, forms a film that is quickly depleted in non sealed bearings.
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kubes40 |
12-02-2010 @ 8:13 AM
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Placing grease upon any spindle does no good whatsoever. Pack the bearings as others have suggested and place some fresh grease within the brake drum cavity (between the inner & outer bearings.
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Old Henry |
12-02-2010 @ 8:04 AM
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Or, you can get one of these $10.00 gadgets to grease the bearing: http://macsautoparts.com/early-v8-bearing-grease-packer-kit-universal-4-1-2quot-diameter-cone-x6150/camid/F30/cp/JS0R3CHL1140907/
Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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51f1 |
12-02-2010 @ 7:15 AM
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With modern grease, only pack grease into the bearings. Put some grease in the palm of your hand and push the bearing into it, moving it all around until you have it fully packed (the rollers are fully coated). That's all you need.
Richard
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sunflower |
12-01-2010 @ 9:15 PM
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When repacking the wheel bearings do I also apply grease on the spindle that the hubs mount?Thankyou.S
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