The rears don't need packing. Although new bearings must be packed they
actually run in the diff oil. Unless you are replacing them (and getting
them off and on the half-shaft is a job for a press) they are best left
alone. Why are you comtemplating repacking the fronts? It is not a service
item - unless they are growling and must be replaced.
The fronts must finish up with an end-float of .002 to .004 thou i.e.
free-play. It is possible to get the correct amount of end-float by
juggling shims instead of using a dial-gauge if you have enough spares. You
may like to have a look at the procedure I give at the web site below -
select 'Spanners' and 'Front Hubs'.
PaulH
http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Jose <mwjose@u.arizona.edu>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2000 1:10 PM
Subject: wheel bearings
> here's a question:
> the time has come to repack my front wheel bearings
> because i don't want to spend much money, and i have more time, i dont'
> want to give this job to the shop who recently gave my B a new head and
> radiator.
> my question is this:
> i've done wheel bearings on an american car sometime ago, but they were
> pulled out on a shop bench and the whole affair was quite simple.
> are there any things i need to be aware of when attempting this with
> limited tools in the parking lot of my apartment complex?
> any special MGB rules of thumb?
> I know i have to do the front, but i figure i might as well do rear
> while I'm at it.
> What I'm asking for is a brief refresher course so I am prepared (and
> maybe to help others on the list?)
> thanks in advance
> Mike Jose
> 79 B running strong but for bearings and brakes
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