<VV> FC Spindle question

[Rex Chivers]

Took the rampie out for a quick spin today, have put about 5 miles on it so 
far, when I noticed a noise from the front right wheel.  Got it home and 
pulled the wheel checked the bearings and noticed some pitting in the inner 
bearing outer race.  Picked up a new set of bearing from the local flaps 
packed and installed last night.  Took it out for a check and all was fine 
for 2-3 miles and then all kinds of noise and sqealing.  Bearing was 
properly adjusted (tighten to 80 inch pounds and then back off one flat) 
Bearing was not overly hot as it might be if too tight.  Believe that the 
inner race might be spinning on the spindle.  Will pull it apart tonight 
again to check, but does anyone have the dimensions for what the spindle 
diameter should be at the inner and outer bearing fits.

If the spindle is undersized and allowing the bearing to spin, any 
suggestions on a way to repair it ?  As a machinist we would sometimes knurl 
the shaft to raise it a thousandth or two to make the bearings lock down 
again, however not sure how hard the spindle surface is.  Don't think 
locktite would work too well because of all of the grease, but curious if 
others have used it and what their success rate was.

Checked Clarks for a possible replacement, but they are out of stock, will 
check around with the other vendors today.

Ahhh so near yet so far ....

-Rex-
65 Vert
61 Rampie (almost on the road ...)