[DeTomaso] Which axles on which side?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/20/16 4:16:27 PM, lplugw at hotmail.com writes:


> That being said, I have sometimes wondered about the faith we put in that 
> 1/8" thick bearing retainer plate we secure with four six mm diameter 
> flathead screws. That seems like a weak link. Best not to think about it to 
> much I decided.
> 

>>>You can rest easy.   That thing is phenomenally strong.

I've pressed apart dozens of uprights over the years.   Normally with a 
little bit of lubrication, the axle presses out of the bearings with 
considerable force, but once it 'pops', it presses out reasonably well.   (In some 
extreme cases I've had it literally fall out!).   But one in particular sticks 
to mind--I had to press and press and press, and I started to get a bit 
alarmed.   The axle had swollen/bearing had shrunk, and it was a serious 
interference fit.   Spray lubrication, taps with a hammer, and profanity all did 
next to nothing.   The press was almost bending, but I kept applying more 
force, as there was nothing else to do.

Eventually, rather than the axle slipping out of the center of the bearing, 
the axle and bearing slowly came out of the hub carrier, bending and 
STRETCHING the retainer.   It finally blew apart, but it took an enormous amount 
of effort.

(Fortunately I always keep an extra pair of retainers on hand for just such 
contingencies).

Point being, there is no conceivable amount of force that could be levied 
against that subsystem on the road that could ever see the bearing just 
falling out on its own.   So at least that's one thing you can be assured of that 
won't fall apart. :>)

Thanks to all for your answers to my initial query!

Mike
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   In a message dated 5/20/16 4:16:27 PM, lplugw at hotmail.com writes:

     That being said, I have sometimes wondered about the faith we put in
     that 1/8" thick bearing retainer plate we secure with four six mm
     diameter flathead screws. That seems like a weak link. Best not to
     think about it to much I decided.

   >>>You can rest easy.  That thing is phenomenally strong.
   I've pressed apart dozens of uprights over the years.  Normally with a
   little bit of lubrication, the axle presses out of the bearings with
   considerable force, but once it 'pops', it presses out reasonably
   well.  (In some extreme cases I've had it literally fall out!).  But
   one in particular sticks to mind--I had to press and press and press,
   and I started to get a bit alarmed.  The axle had swollen/bearing had
   shrunk, and it was a serious interference fit.  Spray lubrication, taps
   with a hammer, and profanity all did next to nothing.  The press was
   almost bending, but I kept applying more force, as there was nothing
   else to do.
   Eventually, rather than the axle slipping out of the center of the
   bearing, the axle and bearing slowly came out of the hub carrier,
   bending and STRETCHING the retainer.  It finally blew apart, but it
   took an enormous amount of effort.
   (Fortunately I always keep an extra pair of retainers on hand for just
   such contingencies).
   Point being, there is no conceivable amount of force that could be
   levied against that subsystem on the road that could ever see the
   bearing just falling out on its own.  So at least that's one thing you
   can be assured of that won't fall apart. :>)
   Thanks to all for your answers to my initial query!
   Mike