Rotoflex Hub Restoration. Part-2. Dry Build to determine the Shim Pack Size
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Published 2023-07-19
In this video, I cover everything you need to know for the DRY BUILD stage. This basically means that the bearings are installed onto the outer stub-shaft in an ungreased condition and with no grease seals, before assembly into the vertical link. This is done so that the Shim Pack size can be determined in order to (hopefully) ensure the correct 0.001-0.002" end float that is needed for the final build condition. This will ensure the smooth running of the taper rollers in the rear hubs and a long service life too. This video covers all you need to know to be able to determine the thickness of the shim pack. This will allow you to order your shims and will be a good starting point for the next video that will cover their installation and the how to actually measure the end float of the hub.
I would like to say a special "Thank You" to the members of the TSSC and Club Triumph Facebook Groups, especially Tony Lindsey-Dean, Andy Cook and Mark Smith who have helped me the most and without their advice and expertise I couldn't have completed the rebuild to such a high standard and hence made this video.
There are countless more members who have also commented and advised me so helping me to make my choices and decisions about various other aspects of the building of this Vitesse based special and I plan to be showing it one day at various club meetings.
I hope you enjoy the video and find it informative.
Kind regards
Paul
All Comments (4)
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Hey Paul. Love your work 👍
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Great preparation, prevents wheel bearing failure! Does David have another set of Timkins?
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I don't see the outer seal, you have to put it before mounting the outer bearing.
