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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,515
Posted By BILL WILLIAMSON
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

I NEVER tire of the "hidden" humor that's squeeked in among these threads!
Later civilizations will find SPARK PLUGS, used for fishing sinkers, in stream beds & think they were an Ancient Art...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,515
Posted By BILL WILLIAMSON
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

John,
There is NO DIFFERENCE!
AND, remember, if you have LOOSE bearings, your TOE-IN doesn't mean SQUAT:eek:
If you like to practice reading, SEARCH for TOE-IN adjusting:D SKIP the motor oil...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-12-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,515
Posted By BILL WILLIAMSON
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

GOD, this is an OLD THREAD, can't believe I read the WHOLE thing, AGAIN!!!
If you ask 17 Guys, "How do you adjust your front wheel bearings"?----You'll get 29 ANSWERS!!!
Bill Tired
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,515
Posted By BILL WILLIAMSON
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

OH! sorry, Tom, maybe I'd just better be QUIET!:(
Buster T.:cool: just said, "If you stayed quiet, you'd "BLOW UP"! (Smart alec Dog:cool:! He'll sleep in the floor tonight) Bill W.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,515
Posted By BILL WILLIAMSON
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

But was it really too tight, Tom, or maybe NO repacking for 11 years or maybe cheep grease, or maybe some oooold tired bearings were used??? If proper preloading caused burn outs, modern cars would...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,515
Posted By BILL WILLIAMSON
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

Not doin' this to prove how smart/knowledgeable I am. Learned a lot from other mechanics, some through trial & error, seeing failures from other's mistakes/poor workmanship. A lot of car repairs,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,515
Posted By BILL WILLIAMSON
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

Think of it this way, do ball bearings have a built in clearance?? When loose, you throw it away!!
Does anybody think about that wiggledy woggle thing at times, might be caused by loosey-goosey...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,515
Posted By BILL WILLIAMSON
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

We've been through this SO many times & some still stick to old incorrect ways! What happens to your toe in if you back it off 1/6 turn??? Might as well not even set the toe in!!! They must be...
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