Bearing race spins in hub ??

[tirefryin-Bob]

I'm hoping someone can help that may have ran across this as well. I just discovered that the outer bearing race spins inside the front wheel hub.
The brake drum is a 11" x 3" and from the looks of it they are hard to find or come by.
I have read on other forums people using a knurling tool and/or Loctite 648 or 660. Anyone try this method?
Can a wheel hub with a spinning bearing race be repaired??

Thanks for any input fellas.

 

[Geoff 2]

Use Loctite bearing retainer. If there is significant side to side play, you may need to shim it first.

 

[copper67sat]

That happened on my front disc brake hub back before repops were being made. Thankfully there was enough meat in the hub that a machine shop was able to bore it out and make a sleeve to bring it back to original diameter. Been driving on it for over 30 years without any issues.

 

[Beekeeper]

 

[tirefryin-Bob]

Thanks for the input guys. Much appreciated!
I'll try the loctite method first and see how it goes. If not I'll have to look for a machinist then.

Bob

 

[RJRENTON]

IOM.....i'd recommend Loctite 603

• Designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts, especially for sintered bearings and also where consistently clean surfaces cannot be assured.
• The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close-fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage due to shock and vibration.
• It has a high oil tolerance.
• High-strength retaining compound.
• Especially suitable for sintered bearings.

Its a high strength retaining compound. Not inexpensive

Available on Amazon
BOB RENTON








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[tirefryin-Bob]

Thanks again for all the loctite recommendations. 603 or 609 seems the way to go. I've added loctites chart, any preferences over one or the other?