63 C10 hub tightening instructions please

[scott657]

The earliest manual I have is for 1967 drum brakes
Basically it says tighten to 12 ft/lb spin hub
Loosen till spindle nut is just loose, then hand tighten nut with no tools, install cotter pin.
Please let me know if this is the proper procedure for a 63.

[aerotruk63]

I have six 63 Shop Manuals.
One Hard Cover Library edition.
Two Original American paperback.
One American Reprint paperback.
Two Original Canadian paperback.
Three Partial Original American paperback.
Looking for HELM 35mm film version.
In my mind they're all justifiable! LOL

Tighten adjusting nut to 15 lb ft. while rotating hub in both directions.

Back off nut one flat (1/6 turn) and insert new cotter pin. If nut and spindle hole do not line up back off slightly (1/6 turn) to align cotter pin. This adjustment provides for .000" to .007" bearing end clearance.

Spin hub to make sure it turns freely. Lock cotter pin by spreading the end and bending it around spindle. Install dust cap, and wheel and tire assembly. Lower vehicle.

Put tools away, wash hands, and take for vigorous drive as you would not ordinarily do. Get pulled over, worry how your going to pay ticket this month. Loose 2 points.

[scott657]

Thank you aerotruk63!!