16-12-2021, 01:31 AM
The nuts are awkwardly large. Tools were expensive whereas most now have a formidable collection. I presume Dave is referring to the old style F shifting spanners which open wide (handy for plumbing) Most are so batterd and so cheap moderate encouragement with a hammer not unreasonable. The pipe wrench users are resourceful. Wrenches new and especially old now very
cheap. And if far from home a drift can be useful; cold chisels esp sharp ones are a mite crude.
A heavy bit would easily solder without any direct heat. According to NSK manual a worse than Normal tolerance is appropriate for such ball races as allows for axle defllections (not to mention bent axle shaft or casing or wobbly hub) So worn races, provided not rough or pitted, fine.
Incidentally it always surprise me how thin the casing is where it supports the bearing.
Many will be surprised by the arrangemnt on many front axles 1955 to 1980 and beyond. Taper roller bearings are retained by a nut finger tight or less and a split pin. Over time the axle wears somewhat and, with the recommended clearance, makes for a quite loose wheel. On my 180000 mile Hillman I maladjust and readjust for evey 6 monthly w.o.f. It avoids argument and consequent pin pricking failure of all else. I have several times been told to replace the bearings..if I had conceded could have spent a fortune.
As has been pointed out before it is important the large thin washer for the felt seal is always retained; otherwise the bearing will move sideways in the hub.
cheap. And if far from home a drift can be useful; cold chisels esp sharp ones are a mite crude.
A heavy bit would easily solder without any direct heat. According to NSK manual a worse than Normal tolerance is appropriate for such ball races as allows for axle defllections (not to mention bent axle shaft or casing or wobbly hub) So worn races, provided not rough or pitted, fine.
Incidentally it always surprise me how thin the casing is where it supports the bearing.
Many will be surprised by the arrangemnt on many front axles 1955 to 1980 and beyond. Taper roller bearings are retained by a nut finger tight or less and a split pin. Over time the axle wears somewhat and, with the recommended clearance, makes for a quite loose wheel. On my 180000 mile Hillman I maladjust and readjust for evey 6 monthly w.o.f. It avoids argument and consequent pin pricking failure of all else. I have several times been told to replace the bearings..if I had conceded could have spent a fortune.
As has been pointed out before it is important the large thin washer for the felt seal is always retained; otherwise the bearing will move sideways in the hub.