That is exactly what a speedi-sleeve is for!
BTW, Loctite also make a couple of other potentially useful
products:
1. Retaining compound. This is to hold the bearing in place. Available in
medium and high strength. I have had great success with this product
on my race spridget.
2. Liquid metal. I haven't used this myself, but the agent said it could be
used in such an application. I'd be doing a bit of homework first, but it
might be useful.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher G. Moog <cgmoog@ibm.net>
To: Randell S Kegg <rkegg@juno.com>
Cc: Wildbil923@aol.com <Wildbil923@aol.com>; mgs@autox.team.net
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, 5 August 1998 21:09
Subject: Re: Another MGA Rear Axle/Hub Question
>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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