Billy C. wrote:You didn't mention if you had brakes on your axle. If you do that is what is making the noise some times the electromagnets on the end of the arms drag, and that can make the noise you describe. Check for a bent arm. If you don't have brakes then you have either a bad bearing or loose race in the hub. Are the bearings snug or is there slop in them when you jack it up and try wiggling the wheel. Some folks like to leave the bearings a little loose thinking that the greas needs clearance to run. The opposite is true you need a little preload so that the bearings get warm enough to melt the grease. Try that and see if it helps Billy
Billy C. wrote:You didn't mention if you had brakes on your axle. If you do that is what is making the noise some times the electromagnets on the end of the arms drag, and that can make the noise you describe. Check for a bent arm. If you don't have brakes then you have either a bad bearing or loose race in the hub. Are the bearings snug or is there slop in them when you jack it up and try wiggling the wheel. Some folks like to leave the bearings a little loose thinking that the greas needs clearance to run. The opposite is true you need a little preload so that the bearings get warm enough to melt the grease. Try that and see if it helps Billy
KennethW wrote:Billy C. wrote:You didn't mention if you had brakes on your axle. If you do that is what is making the noise some times the electromagnets on the end of the arms drag, and that can make the noise you describe. Check for a bent arm. If you don't have brakes then you have either a bad bearing or loose race in the hub. Are the bearings snug or is there slop in them when you jack it up and try wiggling the wheel. Some folks like to leave the bearings a little loose thinking that the greas needs clearance to run. The opposite is true you need a little preload so that the bearings get warm enough to melt the grease. Try that and see if it helps Billy
No way do you want pre-load on the bearing. As the bearings warm they get tighter. A sure way to be setting beside the road with a failed bearing is to have them too tight. Why would anyone want to melt the grease out of there bearings?
PaulC wrote:Too loose and you run the risk of severe overheating of the bearing. You do need a certain amount of preload to ensure the bearings are running on the races. And, the grease has to melt to do its job properly. Not into a totally liquid state but more of a thick syrup.
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