I used a similar kit from GSPP quite a few years ago on my 56 TF. Plan
exactly what your steps are going to be and have all the tools necessary.
When I put one of these bearing adapters on (I heated it - it would not go
on any other way - but it still required a small sledge and a large socket
to pound against) I let it cool too much during the process of putting it on
the spindle. consequently it got stuck about a 1/4" short of where it
needed to seat. I ended up cutting the adapter off (very carefully with a
hack saw blade) and had to have a local machinist make another one for me.
On the other spindle, I was prepared and did not have any problems. As
suggested, it might be wise to have the spindle OD and adapter ID checked
and one or the other adjusted before installation. It could save you many
hours of headaches.
Bob Welch
Bartlesville, OK
'56 Cameo
'55 Belair
----- Original Message -----
From: <bob_keeland@usgs.gov>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 11:02 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] RE: spindles
> Brian,
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> I have not put my disk brake kit on yet as I am still clean up the
> axle and spindles, but the instructions I got from Chevy Duty said that
you
> can heat the bearing adapters to 400 degrees F in an oven to help get them
> on. The adapters are purposly made undersized so that they will fit
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> tight. The alternative is to take them to a machine shop and have them
> pressed on (the machine shop should also be able to check the sized to see
> if they are indeed too small).
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> BobK
> 51 3600 5-window
> Arnaudville, LA
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> hey all,
> ive got the disc brake kit from Pickups Northwest. and ive started putting
> them on. but, the bearing adapters seem too tight on my spindle. the
> instructions say they will get tight and not go on all the way, but mine
> seem too tight. im afraid to use a peice of pipe and a hammer to put them
> on, becuase im afraid to damage my spidnles or bearing adapters. my
> questions are:, are 3200 and 3100 spindles different? also, from anyone
who
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> these adapters onto the spindle? i dont want to ruin anything in the
> proccess. so any help is greatly appreciated
> Brian M
> Atwater, CA
> '57 Chevy 3200
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