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| falcor75 |
 Aug 23 2014, 04:17 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia 
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I got a pair of front Boge struts from a '69 911. The kind with a M10x30 bolt that holds the lower joint. I ordered new bearings for them but the inner bearing wont go down all the way.....
http://matsgarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2...08/DSC00912.jpg This is as far as the bearing will go... and I'm kinda clueless as to whats wrong. |
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| Harpo |
Aug 23 2014, 06:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
They are a tight fit. Examine the spindle closely for any nicks. Do you have an accurate means of measuring the id of the bearing and the OD of the spindle?
David |
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| falcor75 |
Aug 24 2014, 12:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia
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| infraredcalvin |
Aug 24 2014, 03:25 AM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,529 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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I have later bilstein struts but there is an inner and outer bearing, different part numbers according to PET. Are you sure you're not using the outer bearing?
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| falcor75 |
Aug 24 2014, 04:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia
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Yes the outer bearing is much smaller....
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| bulitt |
Aug 24 2014, 08:01 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Did you search the number off the strut to validate the year?
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| falcor75 |
Aug 24 2014, 10:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia
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Sadly I didnt check the nr before I had the strut powdercoated...just might have to take the paint off and check.....
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| jcd914 |
Aug 25 2014, 02:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(falcor75 @ Aug 24 2014, 09:44 PM)  Sadly I didnt check the nr before I had the strut powdercoated...just might have to take the paint off and check..... All 911 struts (up thru 1988 at least) use the same wheel bearings. Make sure the bearing is straight on the spindle and a little grease helps. It is easy to get the brearing a little off angle and have it stick or jam. Jim |
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| bulitt |
Aug 25 2014, 05:04 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Pelican tech notes had this-
I did have some problems getting the hub with new bearings and rotor back onto the spindle. It transpired that the inner bearing was not sitting snugly in the inner race which made it impossible to get the hub onto the spindle. Make sure the greased inner bearing is sitting snugly in the race before presenting the hub to the spindle. Then they suggest slightly tapping the hub with a hammer to get it onto the spindle. Here is another article- http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...e-question.html Make sure your spindles are clean. Put the hubs with bearings installed out in the sun for 20 minutes Blast the spindles with some cold spray or pack them with ice while the hubs heat up, then try installing. |
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| bdstone914 |
Aug 25 2014, 08:07 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,542 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Is the problem with both bearings and both spindles? You might polish the spindles with some fine wet or dry sand paper. Check the finish of the inner bearing race. Grease will help a lot. I have always been able to slide them on with no problem. I have some used bearings at the shop and can compare dimensions to what you show.
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| falcor75 |
Aug 29 2014, 01:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia
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Problem solved by polishing the spindles with 800 grit papper, didnt need much but now it works. Thanks guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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