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J Dawson
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 Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:46 pm Post subject: Wheel bearings |
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Whilst dismantling the rear hub/drum to attend to the project's brakes, I dropped one of the bearings, which resulted in a lot of dirt sticking to the grease, and much swearing from me.
Is it permissible to clean (using petrol) the bearing and re-pack with grease?
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Graham
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Oh I do hope so!!  |
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Laurence
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| Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:52 am Post subject: |
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Yes, it's OK to clean & re-use, maybe use parrafin/diesel to clear the grease, then blow out the remaining dirt using an airline etc. & re-pack with LM grease.
Check the bearing cage for dents/damage caused by being dropped. |
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J Dawson
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| Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Thanks v. much. 
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