HarryS Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 When repacking the bearings I noticed the hub area between the inner and outer bearings was full of grease and also the screw on outer cap. It seemed like an excess of grease but the O & M manual says to pack them that way. I don't know if that is because of the quality of grease back then or if that is still the preferred way to do it. What do y'all think? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44886-b-model-steer-axle-bearings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpgeneration Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Pack bearing, wheel and cover as original,, as per manual you will not be sorry.. how old is the truck ? have there been any wheel problems ? get the Idea that I have ? if it works why change it now.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44886-b-model-steer-axle-bearings/#findComment-330871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I had the same question when I did the brakes on mine My service manual says the same thing. Most said to just pack the bearings. Viadislav seemed to have the best answer. " the axle factory specialist said with the modern grease it was not necessary to fill the hubs". I guess the extra grease would help if you had a bearing running hot. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44886-b-model-steer-axle-bearings/#findComment-330873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Even with the modern greases I still do what the manual says, just on GP. Why change what works? Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44886-b-model-steer-axle-bearings/#findComment-330877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 2 hours ago, cpgeneration said: Pack bearing, wheel and cover as original,, as per manual you will not be sorry.. how old is the truck ? have there been any wheel problems ? get the Idea that I have ? if it works why change it now.. It's a '60. No problems with the wheels, it sat for a number of years and I was getting ready for the show season (Macungie). As usual I did the job and then checked the manual. It won't be a big deal to go back and do it as described. I'll have to buy some more grease to fill those large cavities. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44886-b-model-steer-axle-bearings/#findComment-330887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpgeneration Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I might be an old guy but !! I don't think that on that nice B model I would chance it.. where do you get spindles for that truck ?? I am currently working on a R model that was ready to go ( next joke please ) it is like pulling teeth getting parts for that. I would not want to think of finding new parts for a B...... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44886-b-model-steer-axle-bearings/#findComment-330934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 When I did mine some 15 yrs ago, I just packed the bearings well, then put a glob in the middle just for good measure(I do the same for my pickups/cars). 50K miles later, I've had them apart a few times through the years they are still good shape. I run the truck 65-70 mph without worry. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44886-b-model-steer-axle-bearings/#findComment-331038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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