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1. loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 20:43:32 -0400; So, I have successfully converted from wire wheels to steel wheels. Nearly all new suspension parts (thanks Peter) and the car handled like a dream for one week. BUT, I noticed a little looseness ton; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00386.html (8,346 bytes)
2. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2001 21:10:16 -0400; With all new stuff, it sure can't hurt to retighten the bearing nuts. Same bearings on wire or steel wheel cars. Same from 58 thru 79. I never used them on a Sprite but I used to eat em up on the Min; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00394.html (9,027 bytes)
3. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 20:27:22 -0500; T W O things, Jeff: <<3. Has anyone had problems with bearings with plastic races? >> W H A T ? ! ? ! ? ! ? "plastic?????" Doh. <<BTW, offset bushings for the upper trunnion really improve handling.; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00402.html (8,424 bytes)
4. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 22:50:13 -0400; Thanks for the response. Spacers in place. Which specific clearances? I thought that there was no adjustment on the Sprite bearings or torque value on the axle nut. That is, from the three manuals I; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00411.html (9,644 bytes)
5. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 20:15:05 -0700; There is a type of bearing that I've seen (and have) that fits your description. It is my belief that they are designed to be used without the axle spacer. The inner bearing isn't getting loaded pro; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00412.html (10,113 bytes)
6. Fw: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 19:36:46 -0700; I think the plastic is just a seal to keep the grease in and they pop right out if you don't want to use them. As for the use of a spacer, no comment (bet that makes a bunch of people on the list hap; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00413.html (7,569 bytes)
7. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 06:00:16 EDT; Don't you have to torque them, then run them to "seat them in", then torque them again? Seems like I remember that from somewhere. I put new bearings on my son's Bronco II and he ran it for some time; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00429.html (8,086 bytes)
8. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 09:33:06 -0500; At 07:43 PM 10/9/2001, Jeffrey H. Boatright wrote:<in part> Jeff, and others, First thing in the morning, so forgive my tone, but there is a lot of WRONG info being passed out on this subject so far.; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00441.html (10,325 bytes)
9. RE: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 10:59:06 -0400; for the end all source for roller/ball bearings/seals etc. .. lflaherty@bdi-usa.com bdi = Bearing Distributors Inc.. ask for Lena. (yes as in RCCSA girl.) if she cant find it, and get it for you..it; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00445.html (8,277 bytes)
10. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 11:05:26 -0400; Thanks for the information. I have done this before, that is, gone through the mental gymnastics of figuring out exactly what forces are on the bearings and hence how they should be installed - and; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00446.html (11,506 bytes)
11. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 10:27:05 -0500; == Jeff, Quite confusing when you read all those books on this subject, isn't it? You'd think someone would explain the physics so that it would be obvious. Anyway, for the price of a seal, couple-a-; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00449.html (10,114 bytes)
12. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 09:58:12 -0700; At 09:56 AM 10/11/01 -0700, Peter C." , Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu> DISCLAIMER: JPL now requires notice in all electronic communication that all personal and professional opinions presented he; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00542.html (11,722 bytes)
13. Re: loose but new bearings BUMMER! (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 12:11:30 -0500; == Clay, The Speedi-sleeve and Redi-sleeve (both TMs of Chicago Rawhide (CR) and National, respectively) are designed for reclaiming SEAL surfaces not bearing surfaces. The manufacturers would frown,; /html/spridgets/2001-10/msg00545.html (8,624 bytes)

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