Mike:
I dropped you a note based on the original Service Instruction Manual from
Standard-Triumph: it clearly states, fill the entire hub! PERIOD. This is the
factory standard, not a bunch of general opinions, maybe based on cars that do
not use the deep resesses of the TR hubs and well-intentioned, but rather the
manufacturer's specs. I suggest that you follow them. I saw some rather
peculiar thoughts on wheel bearing greasing, including that maybe the reason
that you kept tightening the nut on the bearing was that the felt grease seal
was shrinking (no way!), to grease melting...
The bearing must have a specific float, and torque applied. Too tight, the
bearing dies fast, too loose it rattles, and eventually dies.
Second point, make sure that the inner race does not spin on the stub axle. If
it does, the axle needs replacement, or needs to be taken to a shop that can
knurl and resize it. If you don't, the inner race will wear the axle, overheat,
and perhaps sieze and ruin lots more.
Cheers...
Michael Ferguson wrote:
> Thanks very much to all of you who responded to my wheel bearing grease
> question. The consensus seems to be that 1) you should grease only the
> bearings, 2) that you should not grease just the bearings but should also
> pack the entire hub full of grease, 3) that you should not pack the hub
> full, but should put "some" in there, 4) that you should worry about the
> grease liquefying and seeping out of the hub and onto the brakes and 5) that
> grease shouldn't liquefy if it's worthy of the name.
>
> Whaddaya mean that's no consensus?! True enough, but ain't it FUN?! Guess
> the answer lies in moderation. I'm planning to pack the bearings, and fill
> the hub cavity enough so that the center opening is, well, open. Am not
> going to pack it so full that the stub axle is encased in it though. If
> that's the wrong approach, guess I'll buy new bearings in a week or two.
>
> Now on to the next item...
>
> I'm trying to put the brake calipers back on my '59 TR3A after a front end
> rebuild. When I took them off, the passenger side had 3 of those bow-tie
> shaped shims between the caliper and the mounting plate. The drivers side
> had only one. Are these necessary? What are they for? Why 3 on one side and
> one on the other? What if I don't put them back? If I do put them back,
> should I have 3 on one side and 1 on the other? Why? If I do put them back,
> how in the world do I DO that??! Been trying; can't get it done.
>
> Must be someone out there who's been there done that. Any and all advice
> appreciated. Please reply to the list as I can't believe I'm the only one
> who's ever had these questions. Plus it was great seeing all those wheel
> bearing responses for the benefit of one and all. Thanks everyone!
>
> Michael Ferguson
> 1959 TR3A TS53990L
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