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Tire shop should be able to balance for you. Course, the best would be one of the old "on the car balancers" from 1950-60's - they balance the entire rotating mass - brake drum and all. If you have trouble getting them bal, let me know - I'll explain how we used to bring them in close. PIA, but...
I don't know about you guys, but I am REALLY enjoying this thread. Someone else is doing all the hard work and figuring out the problems, while I sit here and read:beer:. Great work, Zout.[thumbzup][thumbzup]
What are CR seals? I would check seal first- lube shaft and slide seal on a little before installing it. It should wipe the oil off the shaft as you slide it. If not snug with slight tension - you know it will leak, don't bother installing it - get your $ back and try plan z-66.
I already seen your sweat and tears on WC. Now - is that your BLOOD I see on PTO box?:oops: You really putting everything you got into this one. Fine job.[thumbzup]
Agree with everything you said. I got confused when you said "I did stick the thick stack of spacers in there". I knew that would bring flange out too far. You are creating excellent documentation for future rebuilders.
Zout, I have really enjoyed following your restoration. I hope you leave it up as a guide for future WC restorers years from now, when we can no longer personally guide them, as Golden Eagle has done with his restorations.
PB - ya know how a horse gets when someone messes with it's feed? Suggest you make sure Zout stays on his regular diet of Crown Royal until the WC is finished, otherwise.................................. liable to...
Z, I can't believe you drinkin that yankee brew.:drool: On a more serious note - Did I miss it? What did you do about the hub that had a chunk hacksawed off?
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