I have all the parts now to build a bearing rear axle for my 26 speedster, including the inner axle bearings and ball bearing safety hubs from Texas Ts. However, the instructions for both are pretty badly written.
For example, for the inner carrier bearings there are instructions on grinding the slot for the axle gear keepers to move the placement of the gear on the axle, but no explanation as to why this would be needed. Also, there is some discussion of having to trim the woodruff key for the axle gears not to interfere with the new bearings, but it is not well explained.
For the safety hubs, the instructions tell you that you should look through the bearing grease hole to see the position of the groove then drill a hole that is centered in the groove for a set screw. If the groove is not in line with the hole, how do you tell where the center is and if it is in line, why do you need to drill another hole?
Can someone with experience installing these set me on the right path?
Just to note, I am using the Texas T axles that are ground for the inner bearing and the axle housings have been properly shortened to take the floating hubs.
Dr. Blanchard -- I'm sure that Ben Hardeman would answer any questions you have, if you would just contact him at Texas T Parts.
Dr. Blanchard - I have no experience with the inner bearings from Texas T Parts but if the axle housings were shortened properly for the floating hubs, the groove will align with the hole for the grease fitting. There should not be any reason to drill a different hole to lock in the hubs.