I would be inclined to treat this as an opportunity to "zero out" all your
wheel bearings, starting from scratch with all new components. You probably
wouldn't want to be digging back into this in a year's time, right?
on 4/7/03 5:37 PM, BarrMark262@aol.com at BarrMark262@aol.com wrote:
> Hi List: I am converting my 74B from disc wheels to wire wheels. I am using
> original style wire hubs, and have a question about the parts; especially the
> shims.
> My present disc hubs have two shims; will I assume I use those as they are,
> or do I "start" from the beginning and measure float with the wire hubs
> attached before deciding what shims to use?
> Also, it appears that the bearings and seals are pretty basic per the Moss
> catalog. Am I right on this issue, and should all be replaced? (I really
> don't know when they were changed last.)
> Thanks for any and all help.
> Dennis Barr
>
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