Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

[woodmw]

Pulled wheels to change tires and check bearings and brakes on my BC12D. After removing the bearing and cleaning the race area of one inside wheel half, I could rotate the race in place. I'm guessing that sometime in the past, the bearing and race froze up and the race spun in the wheel. Anyone ever heard of an 'oversize' race? Could a new race be shimmed? Any Shinn wheels available? Inside half?

[magman]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Not tightening axle nut sufficiently can cause this.

[ajfriz]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

I wouldn't want to try and shim it. Mine will be for sale pretty soon because I am doing a cleveland brake conversion.

[Guest]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Pulled wheels to change tires and check bearings and brakes on my BC12D. After removing the bearing and cleaning the race area of one inside wheel half, I could rotate the race in place. I'm guessing that sometime in the past, the bearing and race froze up and the race spun in the wheel. Anyone ever heard of an 'oversize' race? Could a new race be shimmed? Any Shinn wheels available? Inside half?

Hi Mike,

All is not lost. Its an easy and cheap repair.

go here => http://www.henkelna.com/loctite-indu...pair-13281.htm

That's a loctite website. Call tech support and ask for a high strength retaining compound that will fill .010" gap or more.

That's how I solved my loose race issue in 1998 or earlier and it has not been a problem since then.

At that time I purchased part # 28650 called "Pro Lock", its a green compound and cost me about $15 then.

That number seems to no longer be availlable but I am sure there is a replacement.

Dave

[Robert Lees]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

I've had a similar problem to Dave's, and did a similar fix.

[Marv]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

If everything else fails, there is always JB Weld . Marv

[Robert Lees]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

If everything else fails, there is always JB Weld . Marv

The principle is the same, but loctite is a better product in this application.

[N96290]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

A few center punch marks in the bore will center the race till the Loctite cures.

[Robert Lees]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Mmmm...and just how do you locate centre punch marks in the bore? A few photos would help describe it to me.

[TreeTopFlier]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

I had to "loctite" one of mine also........Have not had a problem since. I also glued my liners in place, instead of using the riviots, I have the best brakes of any Taylorcraft I have ever flown (("" I know that doesn't say much "")) But they will hold on a 1,500 RPM mag-check.............Don in SC

[Guest]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

I had to "loctite" one of mine also........Have not had a problem since. I also glued my liners in place, instead of using the riviots, I have the best brakes of any Taylorcraft I have ever flown (("" I know that doesn't say much "")) But they will hold on a 1,500 RPM mag-check.............Don in SC

Hi Don,

I don't think the glue is the reason for holding at 1500 rpm.

I have riveted linings that have been on since 1983 and I can hold at static run up of about 2000 rpm.

The shoe condition and shape may have a lot more to do with it.

I do not claim to have the best brakes

Dave (in NC)

[M Towsley]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Dave,

I think you are right about shoe condition and shape, definitely not glued brakes. That is just a different way to mount them, (no comment on legality).

I noticed on my plane it looks as though the shoes are only grabbing part of the lining, though I do get good performance from them.

[woodmw]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Thanks to all for replying. One question....has anyone tried to remove a race after using this 'retaining' goop? Much difficulty?

[Guest]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Thanks to all for replying. One question....has anyone tried to remove a race after using this 'retaining' goop? Much difficulty?

Most often one applies heat to the retaining compounds and thread lockers to release them.

A few hundred degrees as I recall.

Dave

[N74DV]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

I wouldn't want to try and shim it.

ummm didn't you mean to say;

" I wouldn't want to try and shinn it"

Sorry... couldn't resist.