[FC] rear bearing

[J R Read_HML]

Tom,

I think that you are referring to a suggested shortcut which applies to '65 
and up (cars).  You are dealing with a different animal.  Drilling rivets 
out of the dust caps should not put shavings in the bearings.

Did I misread your post?

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom St.Amand" <lumppytom at hotmail.com>
To: <Corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 10:43 PM
Subject: [FC] rear bearing


I am restoring a 64 Greenbrier that has been parked since 79. I want to lube 
the rear wheel bearings before it leaves the garage.  I have read several 
methods of drilling and getting grease to the rear wheel bearings, my 
concern is getting drill shavings in the hole when the drill breaks through. 
I am sure some have had success at this but I am also very interested in 
hearing of what didn't work.  I have the original set on the van plus a set 
off a parts van I can do bench work on.  I am a machinist and have access to 
a shop full of ways to pierce or cut a hole (small dremmel type tool to 
grind a small slot?) shavings would be pushed away from opening but sealing 
the hole would be messier.
Thanks,
Tom St. Amand
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