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Sep 23, 2017 | 04:23 PM

blsd49

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1949 F3: the manual lists the # 1 cause of "wander" as 'tight spindle bearings'. Can they be adjusted or just replaced?
Thanks,

Sep 23, 2017 | 08:39 PM

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I think they must mean "failed" spindle bearings. No adjustment.

Sep 23, 2017 | 08:50 PM

3twinridges

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Ross, when I installed new bearings on my spindles, I used a feeler gauge and shimmed accordingly for a solid fit. Could that be the difference between tight and loose?

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Sep 23, 2017 | 10:20 PM

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I'm not sure what they're saying. I assume they mean the bearing doesn't rotate freely.

Sep 23, 2017 | 10:33 PM

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I work for a bearing manufacturer. We're talking about taper roller bearings. They are installed, they are then adjusted for proper preload and that's it. That's the adjustment procedure. (setting proper preload is the key to taper
bearing longevity...... that and quality of materials & manufacture)

Sep 23, 2017 | 11:22 PM

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These are needle bearings or ball bearings

Sep 24, 2017 | 09:40 AM

blsd49

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I believe this bearing #3123 is the one the manual it referring to but if I can find replacements is that the only part that needs replacement ?

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Sep 24, 2017 | 01:52 PM

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1949 F3: the manual lists the # 1 cause of "wander" as 'tight spindle bearings'. Can they be adjusted or just replaced?
Thanks,

On older trucks I wouldn't say that this is the #1 cause. I think worn out steering boxes would be #1 on older trucks. You should have somebody turn the steering wheel back and forth for you while you watch all your steering components for play. If one moves and the next one it is attached to does not that is not correct. Also don't assume that because you have found one problem that there are not others. Also watch for movement at the spring shackles, both upper and lower bushing and front and rear on the front axle.