[DeTomaso] Axles and rotors and bearings. . . oh my

[asajay at asajay.com]

Jack,

Thank you for the specs.  I'm not sure my micrometer goes to that  
digit, but I'll find out tonight.

A member of Panteras Northwest graciously loaned me a -proper-  
spanner, which was used to remove the axle nuts, and will be used  
again to put new ones on.  I plan on returning it to him when I am  
finished.  I'll still need to build a counterlever though.

Asa Jay

Quoting JDeRyke at aol.com:

> In a message dated 7/25/08 9:07:22 AM, asajay at asajay.com writes:
>
>> What are my bearing options if I don't want to machine the upright?
>>
> Bearings come in a huge variety of styles. Use ball bearings with real seals,
> not dust shields. Check the wear marks on your axles first though 'cause a
> variation of 0.001" down from the spec of 1.5748" will cause the   
> axle to wobble
> with brand new bearings. And that 4th decimal IS critical, taking a
> 5-significant-number micrometer to determine.
> Be sure to buy the axle nut spanner-socket that completely encloses the axle
> nut. The ones with prongs on their ends rather than in the insides, will slip
> at 400+ ft-lbs of torque. And a long chunk of steel with two holes drilled in
> one end for two wheel studs will hold the assembly (someone can simply stand
> on it) while you torque the nut. Good luck- J DeRyke
>
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