1963-1982 Corvette Rear bearing assembly setup

1963 to 1982 Corvette rear bearing assembly race installation and bearing setup

[@CrazyPetez]

Oh so easy! All it takes is knowledge, tools, and experience to make it look easy. Nice instructional video.

[@Snickls]

I've been a mechanic for 49 years, for the first time now I have a customer with an 82 Corvette with the worst wheel bearings I've ever encountered, your video is the best presentation I've watched. You get to the point without the time consuming minutiae so many videos have. Thanks for the information.

[@billylowe9631]

Thank you

[@user-zp6tu3fk5m]

Excellent..a true craftsman.

[@dickmick5517]

It's a fact that bearings last longer preloaded! Heat will likely add clearance. Don't over fill the housing with grease. Use a modern grease maybe even a synthetic grease. They will last longer. Thanks for a great video.

[@tictocpops1_276]

Very impressed with your work ,thanks for sharing

[@plastic1492]

Thanks for explaining the bearing setup >> great job

[@williamhugelmeyer2702]

Great old school set up!!! Thank for sharing. I will be using your method when I do my 82 Corvette.

[@billylowe9631]

Good luck with your C3. I love the C2 & C3 Vettes. But whats best about the C3 is that a nice one can be found at a reasonably low price.

[@gerrardnembhard9599]

Great job. Easy to understand.

[@anthonycammaroto7013]

Great job !! Do you do that type of work for anyone . I need to do mine thank u

[@hoytswinderman6295]

Hi Billy, I enjoyed your video.Lots of information there.Have two questions for you. Have you ever installed grease fittings in the bearing support housing? Have you ever turned the axle down with emery cloth so you don't have so much of a problem installing the outer bearing? Again thanks for the informative video. I' planning on greasing my rear axle bearings on my 78 vetted soon.I just wanted all the info I can get before I tackle it.

[@billylowe9631]

I have not installed grease fittings. However, I do remember about 20 to 30 years ago there were articles about someone that did this in his shop. I don’t believe it was that successful. I recommend you do not clean the axles with emery cloth for fear that the bearing may spin on the axle.

[@billylowe9631]

Good luck with your 78. We have a 78 with silver anniversary paint. I love the body style with the sloping back window.

[@dkevvv]

Is it not necessary to torque the setup tool to the 100 lbs when checking the end play?

[@joegoodwin3157]

Hi, do you put any grease in the rear of the races before installing them? Thanks.

[@billylowe9631]

No you don't want the race to spin and ruin the housing

[@joegoodwin3157]

Ok, Thanks.

[@weeweed86]

Billy....Where are you located and do you rebuild trailing arms for the public....? Brian

[@billylowe9631]

I’m in the NYC area (Westchester county) Yes I will rebuild trailing arms and overhaul Muncie and BorgWarner transmissions. It is a good retirement job.

[@chrisa3723]

Billy Im In Westchester too, Would like some work done on my 80, whats the best way to contact you?

[@tcofer2902]

billy do you do side work?

[@billylowe9631]

I just moved to South Carolina and want to set up a new shop but the virus is getting in the way. Please feel free to call 914 588 5739

[@dadams19111]

whats with the video jumping around... very distractive.. But great video!!

[@user-jb2ky1rs8y]

How thick, is what you call this guy?

[@narcisoveloz2102]

I think you don’t know how to do it .

[@dkevvv]

why?