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MODIFIED Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 353 Location: BrOoKlYn
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:18 pm Post subject: mystery bumper / spacer on Front axle? |
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so I recently disassembled the front axle to shim and inspect the spindle bearing. In so doing, I find this odd plate with a rubber "d"profile mounted on a thin galvanized disc flange that seems to be loaded with loose ball bearings? it rattles when shook. I'm assuming it acts as a bumper to cushion the interior profile of the rim. But why the loose bearings or?
front facing rim
back facing drum
If I remove decide not to re-install the pair, will my M170 go faster or slower.
Any thoughts?
thanks.. tom [/quote] |
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brimac Member
Joined: Sep 04, 2006 Posts: 49 Location: Brockton Ma.
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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I think they sold in J C Whitney, Western Auto and the like in the 50s /60s, to help balance your tires.
Brian |
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idiocrates Member
Joined: Nov 02, 2007 Posts: 437 Location: Seguin, Texas
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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I agree....and I think when it was new it was filled with a heavy oil to prevent the balls from rattling and to dampen the centrifigal action as they were spun out. If the oil has leaked away I doubt the balancer provides much help today.
Jim |
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Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 353 Location: BrOoKlYn
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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I can attest their is no indication of fluid residing within the rubber encasement as their is no evidence whatsoever of wet leakage.
there is actually a # 8 screw that penetrates on both units i the same locale. I assume by listening to the unit, the balls or whatever are equivalent to a 20 guage or smaller shot? |
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