[DeTomaso] Fw: Axle Bearing help

[tony DiGiovanna]

Pressing the axle out of the inboard bearing is usually not too bad.  The
fun comes when you need to get the outboard bearings off.  In my case, I had
to turn my stock axles in the lathe and cut the tapered bearing inner race
off.

When going back together with tapered bearings, I chose to leave the spacer
between the inner races out and only torque my axle nut to net 25 ft-lbs
(drag torque + 25ft-lbs) on the bearings.  I drilled and pinned the nuts in
place.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of Will Demelo
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:21 AM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Fw: Axle Bearing help


The bearings were new on forged axles only 6 yrs ago, but the car sat for
the last 4 yrs and the bearings are gone now. Shouldn't be too bad to come
out, I hope.
Will

----- Original Message -----
From: JDeRyke at aol.com
To: wdemelo at cogeco.ca ; detomaso at realbig.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 11:24 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Axle Bearing help


Sorry- should have specified: the bearing RACES are a slip fit and can be
tapped out. Why are you doing this? Rusty bearings from a badly designed
seal? Curious- J DeRyke


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