front wheel bearings ..., how tight is too tight ??? |
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front wheel bearings ..., how tight is too tight ??? |
McMark |
Jan 21 2006, 05:31 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
andy here, using mcmarks computer ...
quick question: putting back together my 911 front end and got the nut for the hub as tight as it goes, wheel still spins freely. shouldn't there be some drag ??? how tight is tight enough ??? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Andy |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 21 2006, 05:36 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Bearing races fully seated? Correct bearings? Got the washer in there under the nut? There should be plenty of adjustment beyond tight, although the wheel "might" still move even when the bearings are too tight. The Cap'n
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