14-12-2021, 04:44 AM
Loose is not ideal but of little consequence. At least the bearing is free to accomodate any misalignments. If a sealed bearing, any diff oil present may get past. Much same applies to fit of rear bearing in hub although ideally should be lightly clamped. Movement on the axle may tend to loosen the nut, but cars with taper rollers operate with a very loose bearing retained only by a split pin.
If the car has been run with a broken axle, or a hub which does not run true with axle the bearing would have been inclined to work loose. I would certainly avoid any strong adhesive. Can be very strong in full shear.Would be easy to damage the hub flange or studs trying to pull off. if turning axle should be greased. Sundry thin lead or copper wire in the bevel at end of bore may secure.
Cars like Ford 10s develop considerable vertical lift, of little concern except to modern wof inspectors.
If the car has been run with a broken axle, or a hub which does not run true with axle the bearing would have been inclined to work loose. I would certainly avoid any strong adhesive. Can be very strong in full shear.Would be easy to damage the hub flange or studs trying to pull off. if turning axle should be greased. Sundry thin lead or copper wire in the bevel at end of bore may secure.
Cars like Ford 10s develop considerable vertical lift, of little concern except to modern wof inspectors.