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Date:         Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:27:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Seizing(?) wheel bearing advice?
Comments: To: alex@mevay.org
In-Reply-To:  <CACARJKrtt57ze_Bshu7fvoh5B5r6ZL6pHsn+xc4S0kbXq2HLkg@mail.gmail.com>
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Spray welding alex.

Sort of spatters on molten metal to the spinning part. Then part turned back down to dimension.

Alistair

> On Apr 18, 2021, at 3:05 PM, Alex MeVay <alex@mevay.org> wrote: > > Thanks Chris. Can you tell me more about the process (if even just a > name)? I saw the following on the samba, but I, uh, didn't think > metal worked that way: > >> A well equipped machine shop can repair your spindle. They would spray metal on it and then remachine it to the proper dimensions. > > I ended up tapping some of the spindle areas that should see lower > force (top and back) with a center punch to add some friction, but > would still like to have a better solution lined up for when I do the > LBJs and rotors. > > Thanks as always, > > Alex


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