pakkrat Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Is there an upgrade to get away from the failure rate on front ball bearing wheels? 1960 Electra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 NOS or NORS American made bearings and synthetic grease.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Careful not to over tighten. A little loose is better than a little tight........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakkrat Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 So probably no one making a taper brg. that fits the spindle and drum? Probably not much call, huh? Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Back in the 1960's I remember a front wheel bearing replacement on a 58 Buick where a tapered bearing was used...no more information than that.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Properly packed, the ball bearings will last as long as the rest of the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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