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Re: More on wheel bearings

To: "Stanley Brohn" <stanley_brohn@hotmail.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: More on wheel bearings
From: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:51:55 -0000
There_is_no_pre_load_on_MGB_front_wheel_breaings!!!  You need the shims to
get the required *end float or clearance*, i.e. the opposite of pre-load.
There may be different opinions, but that is what they are - opinions - and
not factory practice.

PaulH.

----- Original Message -----
From: Stanley Brohn <stanley_brohn@hotmail.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 4:00 AM
Subject: Re: More on wheel bearings


> > > 2) With roller bearings do I need shims? I spoke to an old MG
(certified
> >in
> > > the old days) machanic who said I only need shims if I have ball
> >bearings.
> > > What's the list wisdom?
> > >
> >
> >Bull Shit, Frank.  Sincerely hope he does not work on ANY cars anymore.
> >
> >Ed
>
> I don't see why you would want to install the shims/spacer between the
> roller type front wheel bearings. How would you be able to adjust the
> pre-load on them. What am I missing since ED seems so positive with his
> answer?
>       Stanley
> _________________________________________________________________________

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