Wow, this is one of the most esoteric threads in recent memory.  Probably
why so many have left for Facebook.

So, I'll share another related bearing story. My '60's MGBs also used a
spacer and shims on the front wheel bearings.  This was because the calipers
did not float, and I guess they wanted a precise "pre load" on the tapered
roller bearings.  After frying a bearing in my first attempt to do a brake
job without a dial indicator, I tossed the spacer and went with my usual
bearing spin test, as do most MGB owners today.

Bored yet?

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
David Beierl
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 3:59 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Rear axle torque specs?

At 05:38 PM 6/3/2015, OlRivrRat wrote:
>         Certainly ~ But ~ If that whole "Stack" is AssembledProperly,
> ThereShouldNotBe AnyMovement between Any of the MatingSurfaces that
> exist within that Stack ~

Of course.  If there's no movement there will be no wear.  Short of magic or
active chemical or biological** processes it's not going to change a lot.
If it were compressed to the edge of yield strength then axial pressure on
the wheels could tend to collapse it; but I doubt that's the case.

I am presently fascinated by the ligamentous process that suspends a tooth
in its socket.  In addition to its other functions, if subjected to steady
axial pressure it will remove bone from one side of the socket and replace
it on the other side until that pressure is relieved.  Which is of course
what braces and orthodontic headgear are all about, but it's more remarkable
to me as process than as magic.

Yours,
David