Canuck
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I run BFG 255/60/15s on my 70 Monte (all original drivetrain) and my speedo reads about 7% too high. I think it's because my tires are a slightly smaller diameter than stock. I tested it during my drive to the western Meet using the mile markers. I tested it several time during the drive and got the same 7% result each time. You are running 245/60/15s which would throw it off even further (11% in your case).
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Some photos from the 2010 Northwest Motorfest I found: http://aaronflake.zenfolio.com/p22781751/hb44959#hd11a88e This looks to be during the Capital City Cruise on Saturday evening.
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Is this you fixing the wiring during the drive down to the meet? Looks like Owen was on spare tire duty.
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Here is the club participation award the FGMCC received at the Western Meet All the members who attended the event signed the back Link to album: http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad81/Aaron70Monte/Car%20Shows/2010%20FGMCC%20Western%20Meet/
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From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Installed the rotor back on the car and put the washer on. After that, install the nut and tighten (see Dave's comments below). Also install a new cotter pin. Job is done! Did you have as much fun as I did? [edited by Aaron July 31/11] -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Packed and installed the outer bearing. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
I hammered in the new inner seal. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
I packed the bearings and put a coat of grease inside the rotor. Then inserted the inner bearing. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Also cleaned up inside the rotor and got rid of all the old grease. Sprayed it with Brake Clean and used a tooth brush to scrub ut. I rinsed it with water and dried it with the air compressor. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Cleaned up the spindle using Brake Clean. Thinner and other products will work too, I just happened to have Brake Clean on my bench. I scrubbed it with a tooth brush, wiped it down and blew it off with the air compressor. Some day, I'll get around to cleaning everything but I just didn't have the time during this job. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
The outer race is in -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Socket in place to tap in the outer race. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
To tap the outer race further into the rotor, I used a large socket with a short extension. I inserted the extension there so the socket will not bounce away once I've hit it with the hammer. I only have fingers on one hand so I cannot hold the socket in place while hammering. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
I tapped in the outer race until it was flush with the rotor. using the wood and hammering on the wood can prevent damage to the race. I used a socket to drive it in the rest of the way. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
The inner race is in! -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
I found a PVC pipe coupling that was nearly the perfect diameter to pound in the inner race. The "special tool" cost me 65 cents. I used a piece of 2x4 in top of the pipe and hammered on the wood. It was important to drive it in straight. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Installing the inner race. I tapped it in using a piece of wood until it was flush with the rotor. I then used the old race to tap in the new one a little further. I made sure not to go too far or the old race will be stuck in the rotor with the new one. I have a tool to pound in the race the rest of the way but it only worked if the race was alrady in a little. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
I put the bearings in the tub of grease for safe keeping until I'm ready to pack them. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Old parts and new parts -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Got the inner race out. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Now time to get the inner race out. Can't use a socket like I used for the outer race. Also didn't have the supplies to make the tool that is described in the shop manual. I used a flat head screwdriver and a hammer and tapped the race to get it out. I moved around in circles so the rce came out straight to prevent damaging the rotor. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Got the outer race out. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
The socket is slightly smaller than the hole in the rotor but contacts the exposed edge of the outer race. I hammered on that to get the race out. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
To remove the outer race, I used a large 1 1/8 socket and an extension. A 30MM socket works also. -
From the album: 72 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Outer bearing is removed and gave the rotor a quick wipe. Still need to remove the race from the rotor.
