I was taught to tighten untill you can just feel the drag--then back the
castelated nut back to the previous slot...
>
> From: Doug Odom <dlodom@charter.net>
> Date: 2006/07/09 Sun PM 11:14:47 CDT
> To: 3 liter <saltfever@comcast.net>
> CC: land-speed submit <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: Spindle Torque (was Things to do---)
>
> Just take the slack out. No preload. I use Pro-Blend I got from Skip.
> Never a problem.
> Doug Odom in big ditch
>
> 3 liter wrote:
>
> >You bring up a good point Sparky. List. . . what is the correct amount of
> >preload for the front spindle bearings? If not a torque number then what
> >favorite procedure do you use? Also, what wheel bearing lube is best for
> >the salt?
> >
> > -Elon
> >
> >
> >
> >From: Sparky
> >
> >Snip. . . ) I do have new oil in the eng and new roller brgs. and old seals
> >in my frt hubs---they spin: for eveeeeeerrrrrr!!!!
>
> Your messages not reaching the list?
>
"Sparky"
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