Hopper
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 06-24-12 07:19 PM - Post#2240952
Hello all,
I noticed a slight squealing sound coming from my drivers side front. I check the brakes, pads,calipers nothing. It would come and go. Then it got worse over a few days. I took the rotor off to find that the outside bearing had gone bad. I bought replacement ones and put them in without issue. My question is this: Where the outside bearing was sitting on the spindle made a wear mark of about 1/32 - 1/64 deep and not very wide. Actually it tapers off towards the outside. Do I need to replace the spindle and do the bearings over again or will it be ok the way it is.
Thanks to all of you for your time and help.
Dave
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slammed1
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06-24-12 08:51 PM - Post#2240997
In response to Hopper
In my line of work I have seen many spindles get marred by bad bearings. In a pinch alot of them can be cleaned up and re-used depending on how much damage was done as well as how well the repair was done.
If you can clean up the damaged area with some minor grinding and clean up with emory cloth so that the new bearing slides on easily with no excessive movement or slop you can get away with the repair. If you have major damage tot he surface the bearing rides on then you will not be able to save it.
The bearing inner race doesnt spin on the spindle,it relies on a slight press fit so that the rollers and cage of the bearing are what spins on the stationary inner race. If it fits tight after the repair your ok as long as you dont have to use excess force to get the bearing to slide on the damaged part.
In all honesty,if your car can be down for a little while you should search out a spindle that is in good shape and replace it.
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VintageCarryall
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06-24-12 09:37 PM - Post#2241012
In response to slammed1
Assuming that the OP used the '1969-70' big Chevy/Corvette spindles; finding another one should be quite easy. 
1994 Dodge Caravan SWB 3.3L V6
1962 Studebaker Lark 4 door 350 Chevy/TH350
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 62chevy427
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06-25-12 10:10 AM - Post#2241138
In response to Hopper
sometimes one can take a center punch (sharp pointed punch) and make several marks on the worn surface. this raises metal around the center of the censored and gives the race a locating surface. if it is not too bad,this and maube some loctite will make a good repair.
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leon phelps
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06-25-12 01:14 PM - Post#2241183
In response to 62chevy427
great tip.
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 jumbojim
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06-25-12 06:01 PM - Post#2241263
In response to Hopper
If the spindle has any measurable wear or raised areas where the bearing sits, it should be replaced. The inner part of each bearing should be an easy sliding fit on the spindle. This allows it to "creep" around as you drive which spreads the wear over the entire wearing surface to promote long bearing life. If the inner part of the bearing is unable to rotate, then all of the load and wear will be on one small area at the bottom of the inner part of the bearing and it will fail prematurely. Jim
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Hopper
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 06-25-12 06:18 PM - Post#2241266
In response to jumbojim
Thanks to all of you for the help. Is there a particular place to order a new spindle for the drivers side. I don't want to get a cheap one made in china.
Thanks
Dave
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slammed1
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06-25-12 06:36 PM - Post#2241274
In response to Hopper
If a member here dont have one to sell I see them all over ebay all the time.
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Hopper
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06-25-12 06:38 PM - Post#2241279
In response to slammed1
Got cha. So these are no re-manufactured ones then.
Thanks
Dave
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slammed1
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06-25-12 06:41 PM - Post#2241281
In response to Hopper
As long as you know what yours are and can find a match I wouldnt have a single issue using an original good shape part.
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Hopper
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06-25-12 06:52 PM - Post#2241291
In response to slammed1
Understood. Been looking. The only thing I found so far was a company named All American Classics.com. They have them. Does anyone know if they are good to deal with.
Thanks Dave
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slammed1
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06-25-12 06:59 PM - Post#2241294
In response to Hopper
Can you take a picture of your spindle so we can see what your car is installed with? Might be a better way to help you out.
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Hopper
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06-25-12 07:05 PM - Post#2241299
In response to slammed1
Good idea. It still has the stock spindles. The only thing I did was a disk brake conversion from SSBC. There was no need to change them out.
Thanks
Dave
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slammed1
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06-25-12 07:11 PM - Post#2241301
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I will see what I can find on ebay,plus you might want to make a WANTED post in the classifieds.
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slammed1
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06-25-12 07:16 PM - Post#2241306
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heres a reasonable one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/65-66-Chevrolet-I mpala-Cap...
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Hopper
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06-25-12 07:34 PM - Post#2241317
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Thank you.
Dave
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slammed1
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06-25-12 08:00 PM - Post#2241325
In response to Hopper
it was only one but the ad says they have 10 or 11 available,but they are in Washington.
The spindles as far as I know are the same left and right,at least I havent found any diffeences.
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Hopper
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06-26-12 05:56 AM - Post#2241436
In response to slammed1
Thank you for the update.
Dave
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chevydave7
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06-26-12 08:01 PM - Post#2241729
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I have a spindle for you, I'm on Long Island. PM me.
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slammed1
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06-26-12 08:12 PM - Post#2241735
In response to chevydave7
Thats awesome!! 
Thats what keeps this hobby alive.
I asked here about 2 very small brackets on the inside upper corner of my headlight doors being missing. A member said to give me his address and he would send a set. I asked what he was looking for in return and he said some seat buttons for his 66 buckets,low and behold I found 4 for him and shipped them to him as a surprise. 
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Hopper
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06-28-12 07:04 AM - Post#2242225
In response to chevydave7
Great!!!. Now can someone tell me how to PM someone. Never had to before.
Thanks
Dave
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100% CHEVY
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06-28-12 07:37 AM - Post#2242235
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Right there on your left below your screen name,it says "Send Private Topic.
Find it on the person you want to pm,click on it and type away!
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Edited by 100% CHEVY on 06-28-12 07:39 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Hopper
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06-29-12 05:05 AM - Post#2242520
In response to chevydave7
Hello Chevydave. I did the PM to you but I dont know if it worked properly. Please let me know.
Thanks
Dave
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Hopper
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07-05-12 02:51 PM - Post#2244812
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH CHEVY DAVE!!!
I went out to ChevyDave's place and he had what I needed already set to go. Dave was very knowledgeable,courteous and his dog is great!!. He was also very helpful. ChevyDave has a very nice inventory of whole Chevy cars and parts. Please drop him a note and see what he can do for you.
Thanks again (ChevyDave) and thank you Chevytalk.
Dave
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