<VV> Re: FC or EARLY rear bearings

[Frank DuVal]

I do agree that taking the bearing off the axle is the best way to clean 
and inspect the bearings. In the case of the cast 63/64, it is about the 
only way to do it.

But, until I used the new tool made by a club member and sold through 
Clarks, I NEVER got an axle bearing off without destroying it. So, 
cleaning inspecting and lubeing was only possible while still pressed on 
the axle. So that is why I figure most people do not own the bearing 
remover, and doing a partial cleaning job and adding grease is better 
than just driving until failure. And it can be part of every rear brake 
overhaul.

Frank DuVal

N2VZD at aol.com wrote:

>just my two pennies , but i dont feel you can do a good enough check of those 
>bearings or a good repack without pressing them off the axles...then taking 
>them apart.
>anybody know if i can purchase new seals for the bearings? the thin seals  in 
>the housings are all wrinkled and the bearings look like new.   see my tears?
>i have not had a chance to terrorize the local bearing places yet.(federal 
>mogul or kaman bearing etc).
>regards, tim colson
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