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Re: Another MGA Rear Axle/Hub Question

To: Randell S Kegg <rkegg@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Another MGA Rear Axle/Hub Question
From: "Christopher G. Moog" <cgmoog@ibm.net>
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 07:13:23 -0400
Randell S Kegg wrote:
>         The problem is that the rear wheel bearing has been spinning on
> the machined surface that is part of the rear axle housing. (snip) The
> book says to weld on material and remachine to spec, (snip)
> Or.............Try this:
> The goal is to reduce the clearance between the inner surface of the
> bearing and the machined surface to the point that it is once again a
> press fit.

> 1. Buy a new bearing. Pack it with grease, before you install it. That
> will help extend its life. You want to reduce the clearance between the
> bearing and the machined surface as much as possible, and the old bearing
> is going to have some wear on its inner surface.

How about shimming the bearing by wrapping with a thin piece of shim
stock (I normally use old beer can but here you may need to buy some
thin spring steel)  This with the locktite bearing locker should do it.

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