[FC] Best Rear Bearing Greasing Method

[westerncanadacorsa at shaw.ca]

We've done several following the article in the Tech Guide written by Larry
Claypool.  With the right sized punch you can actually get the rivet out in
such a way that it can be re-used, so no bolts required.  I've heard two
schools of thought on the actual re-greasing.  One says to leave the old
grease alone and just add new grease, the other says to clean it out, dry
it, and then pack as much new grease in as possible.   If you clean it with
a solvent and use air to dry it out, Larry's article specifically says not
to allow the air pressure to spin the bearing.

The Tech Guide is a handy thing!

Regards,
Joel

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Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 11:10 AM
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Subject: [FC] Best Rear Bearing Greasing Method


I'm about to remove the rear bearing on my '62 Rampside. I've seen the
following methods which is the best? A) Remove rivets disassemble, use
common lock nut/bolt to reassemble.   B) Drill hole fill with grease close
with sheetmetal screw and silicone C) Drill hole tap out for ZERK fitting.
Obviously the drawback with the drilling is the possibility of getting
fragments into the bearing. But it seems it could be done without removing
the bearing from the axle? (T or F).  Taking it apart ensures that it's
clean and packed. But are any o-rings easily damaged what size bolt hardware
is needed?

THANKS


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