Hudson doings on the SS prototype aka 6-40

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Hi folks, We thought it was about time for a brake job on the 16 6-40

(squealing and NOT Stopping) and started taking things apart. Bands are

now relined so we thought now was a good time to check rear end.

Pandora's box has been opened, not really. just figuring new modern

seals for the outer bearings in & out, one new bearing cone for outer

bearing too. We just opened pinion bearings and both cones are cracked!

No wonder there was so much play there. I think I have a line on them

so hopefully we'll be reassembling soon. The inner bearings and cones

are fine. Really amazing how they locked everything in and made it so

adjustable. Looks like they used crude oil for lube. Well back to cone

search, take it easy. Jerre