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I just bought the tool to do the inner axle seals on the front. I had to disassemble the right side of the axle to get my engine in and out and figure the diff needs some seals too. I did have a kingpin fail some time back and it damaged the lockout on the hub. If anybody has Spicer lockouts I...

It's fine, the speeds are low. The bearings are only a few inches in diameter and the speeds are in the hundreds of rpm. An example of where you shouldn't use red n tacky is the pilot bearing for a clutch or driveshaft splines. Everybody likes what they're used to and if you like Lucas their...

Here is the viscosity chart. https://cooperbearings.com/downloads/USA/US%20Installation%20Guide.pdf What most of us don't realize is that greases have many different oil viscosities even within the same #2 thickness. All automotive greases from the parts store are ISO 220 base oil viscosity...

I use this manual when trying to explain bearing pack. It's concise and it's the only manual that clearly explains the base oil viscosity of the grease which is darned important. https://cooperbearings.com/downloads/English/Assembly%20&%20Lubrication%20Instructions.pdf Shoot, they cut the part...

My spindles are worn with a step but I'm not about to spend the money to fix that (maybe I should because parts are getting more and more rare). Whatever, they work fine today and some better quality grease will keep them working that way for long time.

"I also found mention of too much grease overheats from churning and lack of a place to go when it expands from heat, causing more resistance and more heat. So, there is a possibility of too much grease." That's a high speed problem such as electric motor bearings. Wheel bearings don't rotate...

Timken aftermarket is not the same as Timken Bearings. Timken aftermarket bearings are globally sourced and may or may not be produced by Timken. I wouldn't fret too much over the brand of bearings. Check country or origin. Heck, SKF shipped all of their spherical roller bearing production to...

The unit under the radiator is only a differential pressure sensor, not a valve. If it senses a pressure difference between front and rear due to a loss of fluid it shifts and turns on the warning light.

I believe drum brakes auto adjust when reversing. Do a couple of quick stops in reverse to get everything synchronized up.

So SKF is actually recommending preload on tapered roller bearings for longest life. I guess that means some drag is acceptable. I wonder how backing off to the first key affects the preload. https://www.skf.com/binaries/pub12/Images/0901d1968065f1f4-Bearing-preload_tcm_12-299896.pdf

Ok, I have done the math. These numbers are slightly approximate and remember, this is the Dana 60 as that is what I have apart. I measured 12.3 threads per inch on the nut. That means each turn is 1/12.3 inches of movement. I counted 16 holes in the locking washer. It is reversible so it has...

There shouldn't be preload. Tapered roller bearings need 0.001-0.003" of clearance. This applies to a very wide range of applications. I would think the 50ftlbs is to seat the bearing and each locking position is 0.003" apart. So, as long as you've backed it off and stopped by the next locking...

This is the locknut and tool for the Dana 60. Tool is PT W83010 $15ish

I can't remember exactly but I think the Dana 60 front and 14 bolt rear take the same socket. Both nuts use the same socket. 12 is a washer.

The GM 14 bolt axle is one of the most highly produced axles. They are always in junkyards. Should be easy to find parts. You could also go the industrial supply route. You can get a knurled pin and cut your own groove, maybe with a hacksaw. McMaster-Carr Page...

Look at the diaphragm on your master cylinder lid. If it's soft and swollen you've got the stew. If the system is contaminated it goes after the rubber stuff. Use compressed air to blow out the hard lines and then renew the rubber components. Hoses, masters, and rear wheel cylinders are cheap...

Mine is worn down 2-3 thousandths. I just put new bearings on and ran it. Wheel speeds aren't very high, this is a fairly forgiving application.

The bearings are clearance fit on the spindle and can and will spin which wears down the spindle. My truck has worn spindles.

The DOT 5 thing is funny. There is zero difference between DOT 3 components and DOT5. But, if you mix the fluids it will ruin the components. When I bought my truck there was DOT 3 in the brake system and it caused the diaphragm on the master to swell in that chamber. The rear wheel cylinders...

Timken doesn't sell their own bearings. This applies for all aftermarket suppliers. What was good yesterday may be different today. Always keep this in mind.