At 7:39 PM -0400 8/14/02, NortonMarg@aol.com wrote:
>The bearings run directly on the metal of the steel center and when
>they pit, you
>have the choice of replacing the entire hub, or finding someone who will
>undertake the expensive regrinding operation after removing the flanges.
There's really no need to go that far unless the pitting is REALLY
bad. Get course and fine valve grinding compound, toothpaste, a sack
full of the right bearings, a drill and some time. Start by packing
the bearings with some grease and the course compound. Now attach
the drill to the axle and run it slow. After a few minutes clean out
the hubs and see if you have a close to uniform surface, if not
repack with grease and course again and repeat. Once you have a
close to uniform surface repeat the process with the fine valve
grinding compound. Once you feel you're "almost there" use the
toothpaste. Use new bearings every time you repack and repack often.
enjoy,
Brandon"monkeyman"Ives
SB, CA
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