I usually use a dial indicator--attach it to the brake backing plate (I
use a magnetic stand) and set it so the direction of travel is in line
with the axle. Set the indicator so about half the travel is taken up.
Push the hub in firmly and read, pull out firmly and read, the
difference is your endfloat (unless something wiggles).
Someone probably has another opinion, but I think as long as you stick
to the well-known manufacturers (timken, skf, etc.), bearings is
bearings as long as they are big. Especially when it comes to conical
wheel bearings.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Susan Hensley [SMTP:susan@grotecon.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 1998 2:13 PM
> To: Amici Triumphi
> Subject: Spit wheel bearings and endfloat
>
> Hi all!
>
> This is aimed at the Spit/GT6 folks out there (and anyone else who may
> know).
>
> I am trying to find out what the best wheel bearings are for race
> applications, and who to get them from. A Triumph friend here says to
> go to one of the bearing companies here and show them mine, and ask
> for
> race applications of the same thing. Is this okay, or should I order
> them from a specific company? I will autocross and road race the car
> this year, so it will have tight cornering, stopping and starting, as
> well as higher speed applications.
>
> Also -- what is the best way to determine endfloat? My three brands
> of
> manuals all give different ways to adjust the wheel bearings with the
> hub nut, and they all say, "with endfloat of..." but not how to
> measure
> it. Do I just use a feeler gauge between the nut and hub?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Keep Triumphing,
> Susan Hensley :)
> 1967 DP/FP Spitfire
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