Front bearing cup play in hub

[Sandboy]

expect bearing cup is meant to be interference fit in hub and therefore play not good, options - a) list wanted for hubs, b) buy new from cc or c) use oversized bearing or sleeve in machined hub - options a) & b) the easier route but wonder if c) is viable and whether anyone has done it, if so would appreciate benefit of experience?

[Shad]

Sounds like a good excuse to upgrade to the modern billet aluminium hubs if you haven't already

[Stationary M25 Traveller]

Second that

[Sandboy]

cheers Shad & SM25T, upgrade budget already spent this winter but if need to go new will give it consideration, what benefit do they supposedly provide?

[Stationary M25 Traveller]

Same size inner and outer bearings .... I found the original outer (tiny) bearing often needed adjusting. You get rid of the old style felt seal and you get a more substantial stub shaft.

[Mankee]

Maybe a slight weight saving as well? From the car as well as the wallet!

[Sandboy]

marginal then although not that much in it over price of std but love a challenge so going to see how get on with sleeving before open wallet, will post on success or otherwise.

[Stationary M25 Traveller]

How much play ..... would bearing lock liquid hold it firm this time ?

[Sandboy]

SM25T, had crossed my mind too but think tolerance too great, had read somewhere that bearing lock ok if a couple of thou' and definitely more that that.

[MADMALC]

Old school but not strictly pc. Mini wheel bearings always seemed to be slightly under size, so it was out with the punch and 'damage' the hub seating. Then tap the bearing in over the damage which would create a key.

Those were the days! 😬

[Sandboy]

looks like someone has already done that presumably to cure play previously. but solution going for is some oversized bearings, can get them with same ID but slightly larger OD +1.2mm, slightly more expensive than std bearings but a lot less than new hubs. fingers crossed.