Re: Henry's 55 Constellation
Posted by Cli55er On 2009/3/27 22:02:55
the eagle has landed, finally. back on the ground!
the driver's side bearings when in fine and smooth, adjusted the brake pads and was good to go. 20 ftlbs, back off one hex, then to cotter pin location.
the passenger's side was different' i wen to put it on and it stopped about 1/2" from going all the way on. i thought it was the brake pads were too tight, so i adjusted and adjusted and adjusted until i got to no more adjustment and they still rubbed a bit. it still wouldn't go on all the way. so i took off the inside bearing again and tried to put the bearing on the spindle by itself. it wouldn't go on all the way. everything looked fine as far as i could tell, plenty of grease and all too. so, i put it back together and put the outside bearing on and tighten the nut slowly and it pushed on fine. the brake pads were still a bit tight, so that side is hard to turn, although not impossible to turn. i don't remember having this much difficulty with the inner bearing on this side when i was taking everything apart, so i am confused.
i am pretty sure i did not switch sides on the bearings and the bearings look to be brand new "japan" made type bearings, so they are probably newer. they look perfect and never used. any reason why this inner bearing would do this. i didn't see any trash between it and the spindle.....so i am confused.
at any rate it will work fine for tomorrow's trip, but i will look at it again later. just thought i would pick everyone's brains too.
i also didn't get to painting the AOS number on the side of the frame, which is a bummer, cause i thought would be cool to see for everyone. i may stop by MJ Designs and get a stencil set and do it right there at the show....how fun ;0) then again maybe not...
later,
Hank
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the driver's side bearings when in fine and smooth, adjusted the brake pads and was good to go. 20 ftlbs, back off one hex, then to cotter pin location.
the passenger's side was different' i wen to put it on and it stopped about 1/2" from going all the way on. i thought it was the brake pads were too tight, so i adjusted and adjusted and adjusted until i got to no more adjustment and they still rubbed a bit. it still wouldn't go on all the way. so i took off the inside bearing again and tried to put the bearing on the spindle by itself. it wouldn't go on all the way. everything looked fine as far as i could tell, plenty of grease and all too. so, i put it back together and put the outside bearing on and tighten the nut slowly and it pushed on fine. the brake pads were still a bit tight, so that side is hard to turn, although not impossible to turn. i don't remember having this much difficulty with the inner bearing on this side when i was taking everything apart, so i am confused.
i am pretty sure i did not switch sides on the bearings and the bearings look to be brand new "japan" made type bearings, so they are probably newer. they look perfect and never used. any reason why this inner bearing would do this. i didn't see any trash between it and the spindle.....so i am confused.
at any rate it will work fine for tomorrow's trip, but i will look at it again later. just thought i would pick everyone's brains too.
i also didn't get to painting the AOS number on the side of the frame, which is a bummer, cause i thought would be cool to see for everyone. i may stop by MJ Designs and get a stencil set and do it right there at the show....how fun ;0) then again maybe not...
later,
Hank
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