> > My only worry is that the blow-torch will have melted the bearing
> > grease. Any opinions as to whether I can get away with pumping some
> > grease into the nipple, or do I _need_ to strip the hub and repack
> > the bearings ?
>
> I don't know if that was a good idea because you may have melted the
> bearing grease seals, in which case you'll
> have to pull the hub and recondition it fully.
Oh *@&% ! Just what I was trying to avoid.
> However, if the grease seals are intact, then you should be able to
> just force in new grease.
Oh well, maybe I'll get away with it.
> Sorry to be a bit negative, but I am good at it.
That's OK. I'd rather know when I've been a prat. The best lessons
are the ones you learn by making your own mistakes. They just hurt
more.
Thanks,
Julian.
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