bassett
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| posted on 30/5/10 at 01:33 PM |
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Bearing races loose?
Hi, Recieved my new hubs the other day the bearing races are slightly loose, one even fell out. I know this isnt right but as they are tappered
bearings and are all held in place by the pressure from the hub nut can i run it like this or is a definate safety issue and i shouldnt even consider
fitting them on the car?
Thanks for any advice
Adam
My MNR Blog Updated Jan 2010 - Track Day Prep Begins!
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clairetoo
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| posted on 30/5/10 at 01:37 PM |
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I wouldnt even think about fitting them if they are loose enough to fall out 
They will move about in the hub and get even looser .
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 30/5/10 at 01:38 PM |
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Return the hubs as faulty? or check out Loctite products , IIRC they do a compound for securing bearings. An old dodge is to go round the inside of
the hub using a dot punch which raises the surface so it grips the bearing.
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minitici
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| posted on 30/5/10 at 01:56 PM |
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Is it just the outer roller race which fell out?
If so - yes that is OK as it is held in place by the stub axle.
If it is the inner race ring loose in the hub then no that's not right.
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bassett
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| posted on 30/5/10 at 02:04 PM |
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Its both. i think its only on one side, really frustrating as this is the 3rd set we have been sent along with the car being off the road for 5 weeks
but im not happy putting them in and thanks for confirming my fears, time for the 4th set
Adam
My MNR Blog Updated Jan 2010 - Track Day Prep Begins!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 30/5/10 at 02:06 PM |
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Exact opposite of above advice loose outer races are very bad news --- it can only get worse when the components heat up especially if these area
alloy hubs.
Basically you have been sold parts that should be reject bin.
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minitici
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| posted on 30/5/10 at 08:03 PM |
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Yes - I meant "innermost" rather than inner, so in effect the outer ring 
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flak monkey
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| posted on 30/5/10 at 08:46 PM |
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If the outer is loose in the hubs then you can stick them in with loctite bearing retainer - something like 642 or similar. Thats what its designed
for....
But equally you could return them as faulty....
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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