Bearing race spinning in hub

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Dr. Roger, Nov 13, 2019.

  1. Dr. Roger

    Dr. Roger Stock enthusiast

    So I have an inner front wheel bearing that had a little slop. I pulled it apart and the bearing is fine. However, the race spins in the hub as easily as the bearing. You have to drive the race in and out, but once it is set, you can spin it around with your finger. They are all the correct bearing, race, and hub for the car.

    I have heard you can knock a few divots on the inside of the hub with a center punch, then drive in the race to hold it secure. I was wondering if anyone has done this and did it work? My alternative is getting a new hub. Thanks.
     
  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    The right way to fix it is to replace the hub. Ive seen hacks use the center punch method. Basically all that does is raise the metal out around the punch. The only contact the race has to the hub is the thin area around the punch. It may seem like it fits tight again, but it will only loosen up again
     
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  3. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    Yeah you're cooked. The center punch method only works when your selling the car.
     
  4. BBBPat

    BBBPat Well-Known Member

  5. philbquick

    philbquick Founders Club Member

    I use Loctite 648 on stuff like that. Make sure both surfacesare oil and grease free, rinse it off with carb cleaner and wet both surfaces with Loctite. Be ready to get the bearing race into place quickly, you don't want the Loctite to set-up before the race is fully seated. Once you get it in there, wipe off any excess. You don't want any of it to get into the bearing. 648 will hold to almost 500 degrees.
     
  6. Dr. Roger

    Dr. Roger Stock enthusiast

    Thanks guys.
     
  7. 65Larkin

    65Larkin Well-Known Member

    As said center punch method can get you out of a bind if you are desperate. Locking compounds can help but look carefully into the thermal conductivity of them. Heat is absorbed/dissipated through the hub. If it was mine and a keeper I'd be replacing the hub.
     
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