I removed the inner wheel bearing that was bran spanking new, from my front rim that also was bran new. This is what I found:
I knew I was hearing something, but never suspected it to be these components. Well, I went on to install the replacement bearing and all is well here. I recall having a problem with the cap screw that goes through the large washer and into the wheel spindle securing the rim to the spindle. Darn cap screw would constantly back out, resulting in a loose everything. I'm almost sure I over tightened the cap screw and this was the end result. Now, I'm thinking if the cap screw does this again, I might try to put a mar in the threads to prevent the back out from reoccurring.
I also installed to my 1450 the freshly painted wheel spindles. I have the drag and tie rod drying in yellow and hope to get those on the tractor later today. I got the insides of the rear rims painted in off white, and new stems put in as well.
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