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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 |
Bleyseng |
Jan 22 2006, 10:19 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If the bearings are new then you can tighten em down so they don't move but if they are used then I found you can't ususally.
Use JP's Porsche method and you'll be fine. I too have been using this method since shoot 1969 so its works. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/calvin.gif) |
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