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redlava Member
Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 448 Location: Bremerton
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 11:51 am Post subject: Wheel bearings |
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I went auto crossing for the first time last weekend. Now my front wheel bearings are loose. The wheel bearings were recently replaced with the cheapest thing available at the time. This time i want a quality product. Who makes the best bearings for our cars? Timken, skf? Another brand? |
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MrMike98 Member
Joined: 18 May 2010 Posts: 231 Location: Bremerton
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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USA all the way Timken imho.....
and make sure u adjust for "0" zero preload with .001-.003" freeplay acceptable...
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redlava Member
Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 448 Location: Bremerton
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Well autozone had made in usa timkens, problem solved. I thought they closed there usa manufacturing plants. Now for the hard part removal and installation with the hammer and punch. |
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DBL_TKE Member
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1505 Location: Aloha, OR
1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:32 am Post subject: |
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hammer and punch?? what the heck are you doing? Just do it the right way. _________________ Richmond 3.73 posi| 36/24 sway bars | SLP LM2 | Koni's | Ground Control 800/200 | Y2K wheels | Dyno Don headers & Y-pipe | airfoil | BBK underdrive pulleys | Raised strut mounts | Extended ball joints | LCARB'S
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Hammer and punch to remove the races IS the right way. _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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redlava Member
Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 448 Location: Bremerton
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Just for clarification the new race can be installed using the old race as a buffer between your hammer and the new race. Line it up each time, checking the alignment and tap it in. Use a 3lb hammer on its side the load the race more evenly. |
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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And yet I've worked in a shop for 20 years now and have used nothing but a hammer and punch. My 87 has over 300k miles, is using the original bearings but the new races that came in the Chinese rotors.
Looseness does not mean worn or shot bearings either. An inspection of the bearing would show if they were reusable. I haven't seen yours, so I leave that decision to you. |
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DBL_TKE Member
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 1505 Location: Aloha, OR
1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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i always use a hydraulic press for the races. |
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blue89 Member
Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 3482 Location: Bellingham/Eugene
1986 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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redlava wrote: | Just for clarification the new race can be installed using the old race as a buffer between your hammer and the new race. Line it up each time, checking the alignment and tap it in. Use a 3lb hammer on its side the load the race more evenly. |
Huh, good thinking. I had previously just tapped them in gently. And ya, I also use a punch to either crack the old race or at least spread it open. _________________ E30
86 RS - 7.4L V8 SOLD
89 RS - 3.25L V6 REMOVED
89 RS - 5.7L LT1 SOLD
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