09-18-2016, 05:02 PM
Got the hub off today - Best advice I got before taking it apart was to keep anything with blood in it above the brake drum or hub when taking them off. Gee whizzz - them suckers love the floor!
Anyway, the rear seal showed no significant leak, it had some dirt stuck to the back of it, but the backing was grease free & bone dry.
The inner bearing looked very good.
The outside bearing - definitely in need of replacement.
Measured the spindle - No love to be found. It is not round. There is about 0.003" worn off the bottom. Looks like a new spindle is in my future.
Better to deal with this at home rather than on the road, still an unexpected expense.
Any one have a spare spindle lying around for a 1987 classic?
Anyway, the rear seal showed no significant leak, it had some dirt stuck to the back of it, but the backing was grease free & bone dry.
The inner bearing looked very good.
The outside bearing - definitely in need of replacement.
Measured the spindle - No love to be found. It is not round. There is about 0.003" worn off the bottom. Looks like a new spindle is in my future.
Better to deal with this at home rather than on the road, still an unexpected expense.
Any one have a spare spindle lying around for a 1987 classic?
1987 classic #159
8V92 MUI , Allison 740