[Spridgets] bearing noise

[Hal Faulkner]

Appropos to setting the bearing pre-load, I made a tool which is effectively
the same as the BMC special tool for measuring pre-load.  details upon
request.  Regardless of what Mr. ED seems to think, gravity is a very
consistent and accurate tool.
Hal

On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Gerard <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>wrote:

> Michael,
>
> Next places to check are the rear U-joint (chances are it's the same
> vintage/condition as the front one) and the differential pinion
> bearing. You might be able to get an idea of the pinion bearing wear
> by dropping the driveshaft and feeling if the is any noticeable side-
> to-side play. If end up replacing those bearings (there is an inner
> and outer bearing set), don't forget to get a new distance piece
> (these are collapsable and only one time use) and a new oil seal. You
> should review the R & R procedure in the Bentley manual to make sure
> this is something you want to tackle as it does require some
> additional tools. Other issue might be too much backlash. While you
> have it apart, check the rear wheel bearing as well. Might be worth
> replacing in the process anyway.
>
> Gerard
>
> On Sep 14, 2010, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:17:44 -0400
> > From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> > Subject: [Spridgets] bearing noise
> > To: Spridget Chat Group <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Message-ID: <1FE722E042554DA9976197C2463AA641 at Home>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > I just replaced my front wheel bearings, rebuilt the front brake
> > calipers, and replaced a very dead front universal joint (no grease
> > zerk!).  But I continue to have what I think is a different bearing
> > problem that seems to be in the drive train, as the front wheels
> > spin freely.  I fear that I may have done something wrong with the
> > universal (maybe dropped a needle?), but my rear wheels are also
> > very loose.
> >
> > There is more than 1" of play in the differential at the wheels and
> > there are what might be bearing noises or differential noises coming
> > from somewhere in there.  What should I be looking for to trace this
> > problem?
> >
> > Michael Rowe
> > '74 Bugeyed Midget
> > '60 Sprite kit
> > Long Island, NY
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