[FC] Rear Wheel Bearings

[John Dozsa]

BTY, the GM New Departure Hyatt engineering drawing for the FC bearing
says to pack with 7 to 8 grams of "Alvania No. 2 EP (Shell)".  Obviously
a more modern higher performing grease would be used today but it gives
you an idea of the amount needed.

John

VairMech at aol.com wrote:
> 
> 
> In a message dated 5/6/2005 7:12:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> BEC176 at msn.com writes:
> 
> have  disassembled my rear bearings while still somewhat on my 61 Rampy, my
> question  is how do I get into the outside bearing to clean it and somewhat
> insure that  I have gotten all the old nasty stuff out?  Or is this one of those
> times  you just do the best you can do, relube and continue?  Also is it
> necessary that I re-rivet the bearing together or can the four studs be
> considered acceptable?
> 
> >>>>>>>>>>>
>     With this method you just clean the best you can  and that can be pretty
> clean. Then get a needle grease gun tip and make sure you  get the grease
> between the rollers and some on the outer races.
>     The only reason the rivets were ever installed was  for shipping and
> handling purposes. The studs will hold everything together just  fine.
>     Ken Hand
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