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Re: [Healeys] Front wheel bearing 'distance piece'

To: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>, Rich C <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front wheel bearing 'distance piece'
From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink@msn.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 04:08:18 +0000
I think the distance piece and shims were used, presumably on all Austin cars,
as a way of consistently setting the wheel bearings up with no end play and no
pre-load. That would be most important for ball bearings, but probably
advantageous for tapered rollers too.
I suppose the distance piece might provide some support for the stub axle by
stiffening it against deflection, but the assembly would have to be tight
enough to pre-load the stub axle in tension. I don't think they are torqued
that tight.
Bill Lawrence

> From: healeydoc@sbcglobal.net
> Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:10:18 -0700
> To: richchrysler@quickclic.net
> CC: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front wheel bearing 'distance piece'
>
> I would assume that the distance piece was added to add strength to
> the spindle. Since the only spindles I have seen cracked have been
> cars that did not have a spacer installed.
>
> I would recommend installing the spacer that was added on the BN4
> since they are the same spindle, hub and bearings it was done for a
> reason. Probably the added weight and being a 6 cylinder car they may
> have assumed that the owners may drive harder.
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
> On Apr 7, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Rich C wrote:
>
>> Hi Bob,
>>
>> When BN2's went to the taper roller bearing setup they did not have
>> the distance piece fitted. Just follow the directions for setting
>> up as described in the manual.
>>
>> Rich
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell"
>> <bspidell@comcast.net>
>> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 12:19 PM
>> Subject: [Healeys] Front wheel bearing 'distance piece'
>>
>>
>>> Folks,
>>>
>>> Anyone know if BN2s had the front wheel bearing 'distance
>>> piece' (spacer)? The Moss catalog only shows a part for BN4s on.
>>>
>>>
>>> Bob
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