Subject: RE: rear hub play
Author: Ray Hale
Date: Aug 30, 2005, 5:11 AM
Post ID: 1719365339
Scott,
I just spent way too much time sorting this out on my Eldo. Several
times while shimming I neglected to fully torque everything down,
getting false readings. Then it turned out to be the stay that holds the
brake backing plate to the frame. Until it was tightened down, I had too
much play, like you. Another listmember recommended I check this (sorry,
forgot your name but you saved the day!) and it did the trick. I can
only imagine the backing plate was cocked at an angle until battened
down (that's for you John, arrgg matey).
I still have a tiny bit of play and don't really know what's acceptable.
But if I remove the thinnest shim (.1mm - the thinnest I could find at
McMaster Carr) the wheel won't turn. I'd love to find one 1/2 that size
to play with. Anyone know where I could find those?
In any event it surely sounds as if the shimming needs more work but it
requires a look-see to be sure. I'll bet Moe will gladly check it out
for you. Seems straight up guy to me, at least phone dealings. Never met
him. haven't been to california since '66. I wonder if that traffic
ticket is still outstanding in El Monte?
Ray
pax sine tedio
73 Eldo "19"
scott grupe wrote:
PLAY: as in when u check your wheel bearing play on an car. Take ones hand and place on top of wheel and the other on bottom. Now, pull one hand whilst pushing the other. Ive got play in mine. You could call it twisting diagonally left to right or top to bottom along along axle center. There is no gear oil in rear at moment. it is dry as a bone, fresh put together. Bearings are freshly repacked. In my humble assessment I feel the bearings are not fully seated in their races. My other eldo has very , very slight play too but I would guesstimate it to be normal. thanks |