joewilliams Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 My 1967 1200 failed it's MOT with excessive play in the front wheel bearings (and a list of advisories that took up several pages!).I've ordered new bearings and am preparing myself for the job this weekend.Is it as (relatively) simple as it looks, or am I going to be swearing and running around borrowing tools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 The bearings may just need adjusting, if they spin smooth then thats probably all they need, but a quick inspection is worthwhile (I had some that spun fine, but the cages had disintergrated and I was lucky to have discovered this before a disaster)The tricky bit (and it isn't hard) is to get the old bearings out, not the races, but the bit they run on. I found a long drift (bolt, 4 inch nail with end flattened etc) works a treat, but you need to find the slot in the hub, buried in grease etc.Also get grease into the bearings thoroughly and get plenty in there when you put it all back together. Do the hub nut up, spin, tighten and keep repeating until no play, but the hub spins freely. Splitpin in, cap on, take the car for a short spin with lots of turns, then jack the car up and check/adjust. You may need to do this again, on one car I adjusted them about 5 times, usually just the once.Have funClive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilliams Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 cliftyhanger wrote:Have funI'm sure I shall, thanks for the advice.While I'm poking around in that general area, is it worth having a look at the trunnions? I'm not sure what I should be looking for, only that they're a potential weak point :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 cliftyhanger wrote:. Do the hub nut up, spin, tighten and keep repeating until no play, but the hub spins freely.There is supposed to be a small amount of play or the bearings will ware out double quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 its 002" to 008" end float thats up to 3mm rock at the tyre periphery, do it nipped and back of one flat Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 CharlieB wrote:There is supposed to be a small amount of play or the bearings will ware out double quick.That is why I said spins freely ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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