IIRC, you can do it without the gauge by a method of adding/removing
shims. Too few, or too many (not sure which) will cause the wheel to
lock and not spin when the nut is tightened. Adding/removing shims
until the thinnist shim possible allows the wheel to spin. Of course,
this requires a good selection of the different size shims and I'm sure
a Moss catalog will give you the sizes available.
I'm sure others are aware of this method and probably have a much better
explaination.
Gordie
'62 MGA
'67 BGT
Councill, David wrote:
> I am about to change the hubs on my 64B. The proper way would be to use
> shims to "give slightly excessive end float" and "measure the end float
> with a dial gauge" (quotes from my Haynes manual). My Bentley manual
> says "using a clock gauge...". Any suggestions on how this really works
> and what tool I may need to measure this when I assemble the hubs and
> bearings (disc wheels)?
>
>
>
> David Councill
>
> 64 B
>
> 67 BGT
>
> 72 B
> _______________________________________________
>
> Mgs@autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation $12.75
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/mg_garage@comcast.net
>
> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature
>database 5311 (20100725) __________
>
> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
>
> http://www.eset.com
_______________________________________________
Mgs@autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation $12.75
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
|