Been looking on E-Bay and seen front wheel bearing spacers,has any one fitted them,if so what are they like
Dave
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Re: Bearing spacers
Why would you need spacers in a taper roller bearing that adjusts?
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Re: Bearing spacers
Seems like a cure for a non existent problem! I've never had trouble here on any Triumph and if I did, I would replace the worn stub axle that was causing it, not use a work-around!
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'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
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Re: Bearing spacers
Agreed. A little smear of loctite would work as a bodge too I'd have thought...
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Re: Bearing spacers
Or even judicious use of a centre punch!
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'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
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Re: Bearing spacers
Ah ! Front wheel bearings with a machined spacer and shims is the way the end-float is adjusted on the MGB.
The idea is that the spacer is a close fit over the stub axle and its outer diameter has to match the diameter of the bearing's inner races. Shims of 3, 5 and 10 thou are then added to get 2 to 4 thou end float.
All in all its a lot more fiddly that the Dolomite ones but they do seem to last forever before needing replacement.
Tony.
The idea is that the spacer is a close fit over the stub axle and its outer diameter has to match the diameter of the bearing's inner races. Shims of 3, 5 and 10 thou are then added to get 2 to 4 thou end float.
All in all its a lot more fiddly that the Dolomite ones but they do seem to last forever before needing replacement.
Tony.