The service manual says the adjustment for a '49 3100 front axle stock ball bearings is to torque the nut to 33 foot pounds and back off a 12th of a turn. Well long before you can get close to 33 foot pounds, the bearing gets completely locked up! It is obviously WAY TOO MUCH TORQUE! To take the play out of the bearing it really requires very little torque.
Therefore, how have you found is the correct way to adjust these bearings?
Best regards,
Joe
'49 3100 "Sweet Caroline" because the truck has fabulous curves .... like Caroline!
