Use Lok-Tite To Tighten Up Loose Bearings

Use Lok-Tite To Tighten Up Loose Bearings FARM SHOP Repairs 23-1-38 Bill White, Twisp, Wash.: "A very good backyard mechanic told me that you can tighten up a slightly loose bearing with Lok-Tite. It takes up about 10 thousandths of an inch. All you do is thoroughly clean the surface where the bearing race goes intothe housing. (Starter fluid is a great cleaner). Then apply Lok-tite generously to either the race or the housing. Slide in the bearing race and let dry completely for a day. I tried it and it really did work on the wobble gear on my swather. "I used to use belt dressing by the case when cutting heavy hay. My dad put me onto roofing tar. Two or three finger blobs will smear all over and makes the whole belt grippey for 10 times as long as regular belt dressing. "I think the only way to mount a bench vise is on a pedastal mounted on an old truck rim for a base. A vise must be moveable. When I see a shop where the only vise is mounted on the workbench, I know the guy doesn't do much mechanical work."

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