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Nima · 09-22-2006, 11:50 PM

Hello:
Hopefuly a good weekend is ahead of everybody. I am putting back my rear hubs back together but I can'rt get the outer race go all the way down ina way I can but the clip back. I don't have a press, I am using brake/race removal tool and tap them in place but now, I am hitting hard with no result. I am afraid to hit it harder. Any tip is greatly appreciated.

junkyardjohn · 09-23-2006, 05:24 AM

Silly Question... But Are You Sure The New Races Are The Same Width As The Old Ones?? I Usally Put Them In With An Aluminum Race Driving Tool, But If I Don't Have On The Right Size I Use A Brass Drift Punch. I Can Always Tell When The Race Is Bottomed Out. You Won't Hurt It With Brass Or Aluminum, But Don't Be Tempted To Use Steel.

John

cdowns · 09-23-2006, 05:56 AM

see if the autoparts store has the correct tool on thier loaner program// also put them in the freezer for a few hours b-4 trying to install them

Nima · 09-23-2006, 02:19 PM

Well, I found that the race I bought from napa are slightly wider that the original. I can't find the original. I went to Napa, dealer, and some aftermarket/custom part stores. What is the down side of using the old race as long as they are in good shape? Any ideas?

cdowns · 09-23-2006, 02:34 PM

i've used old bearing races quite a few times with no ill effects as long as they're smooth and not burned or rusted

Nima · 09-23-2006, 05:00 PM

I think I found them!. I went to another napa and the guy was very helpful. The race look identical now, I am gona try it and see

09-22-2006, 11:50 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	How to put the bearing and race back Hello: Hopefuly a good weekend is ahead of everybody. I am putting back my rear hubs back together but I can'rt get the outer race go all the way down ina way I can but the clip back. I don't have a press, I am using brake/race removal tool and tap them in place but now, I am hitting hard with no result. I am afraid to hit it harder. Any tip is greatly appreciated. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

09-23-2006, 05:24 AM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: How to put the bearing and race back Silly Question... But Are You Sure The New Races Are The Same Width As The Old Ones?? I Usally Put Them In With An Aluminum Race Driving Tool, But If I Don't Have On The Right Size I Use A Brass Drift Punch. I Can Always Tell When The Race Is Bottomed Out. You Won't Hurt It With Brass Or Aluminum, But Don't Be Tempted To Use Steel. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-23-2006, 05:56 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to put the bearing and race back see if the autoparts store has the correct tool on thier loaner program// also put them in the freezer for a few hours b-4 trying to install them __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-23-2006, 02:19 PM	#4
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Re: How to put the bearing and race back Well, I found that the race I bought from napa are slightly wider that the original. I can't find the original. I went to Napa, dealer, and some aftermarket/custom part stores. What is the down side of using the old race as long as they are in good shape? Any ideas? __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

09-23-2006, 02:34 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to put the bearing and race back i've used old bearing races quite a few times with no ill effects as long as they're smooth and not burned or rusted __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-23-2006, 05:00 PM	#6
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Re: How to put the bearing and race back I think I found them!. I went to another napa and the guy was very helpful. The race look identical now, I am gona try it and see __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner



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