Wilsons Sandbox

While we are talking about the axle, I have a question. I have 19 thousands,
or .48 mm clearance between the axle and the stub carrier. This allows
vertical movement of the stub assembly, (and the wheel and such), vs. the
axle. soooo, what should that clearance be, and what do I use to safely
change it?

Joe Potter
Eugene, Oregon USA

On Tue, 9 May 2000, JTPAKI@aol.com wrote to mg-tabc@egroups.com:

> While we are talking about the axle, I have a question. I have 19
> thousands, or .48 mm clearance between the axle and the stub carrier.
> This allows vertical movement of the stub assembly, (and the wheel and
> such), vs. the axle. soooo, what should that clearance be, and what
> do I use to safely change it?

I've never seen official specs for that clearance, but common sense says
it should be as little as possible without causing the stub axle to bind
as it rotates on the kingpin. I wouldn't get excited about .019 inches
unless you're planning to take it apart anyway. In that case, the flat
hardened steel races (available in several thicknesses) meant for the
Torrington radial needle bearing mentioned earlier can be used between the
top of the axle and the stub axle to take up excess clearance.

--
Chip Old 1948 M.G. TC TC6710 XPAG7430 NEMGTR #2271
Cub Hill, Maryland 1962 Triumph TR4 CT3154LO CT3479E
fold@bcpl.net

Clearance should be 0.004".
Install a 0.015" shim on the kingpin ABOVE the axle where it is in a
non-loaded position.
Bob

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> From: JTPAKI@aol.com
> To: mg-tabc@egroups.com
> Subject: [mg-tabc] I need to get my space......
> Date: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 11:53 AM
>
>
> While we are talking about the axle, I have a question. I have 19

thousands,

> or .48 mm clearance between the axle and the stub carrier. This allows
> vertical movement of the stub assembly, (and the wheel and such), vs. the

> axle. soooo, what should that clearance be, and what do I use to safely
> change it?
>
> Joe Potter
> Eugene, Oregon USA
>
>
>