3 pt. disk (Gang wobbles and bearing pops)

[pharmvet]

Just got my 3 pt. disk back together after total overhaul. All new axles, bearings, sand blasd paint, new bolts etc. Three of the gangs spin like a top but one has a wobble and the bearing was making a popping sound when I free wheeled it. After close inspection, I noticed that the flangetts were popping as they moved on the outer race of the bearing. I then notice the entire gang had a wobble. As I said earlier, I used 4 new axles. I must say I did not look down each one to make sure they were true, but I made the assumption that they were. I plan to take that gang apart and scrutinize the axle. Only issue is:

When I purchased the disk, one of the gangs wobbled and one bearing on that gang was out. Im beginning to wonder if possibly one of the spools is not true and it was causing the original problem, and is now possibly causing my problem. IS THERE ANY REASON A GANG SHOULD WOBBLE WHEN SPINNING OTHER THAN A BENT AXLE ????

 

[nelsond7004]

I am in the process of rebuilding an old Ford disc and I see a similar issue that you are describing. The only difference is I haven't rebuilt the gangs with new axles or bearings. For me I have a slight wobble and it appears that the vertical plate that holds the gang to the frame (I can't think of a better way to describe it) is bent. I think what is happening is it is causing the axle to not run true and center in the bearing. I am hoping that this is what is causing the wobble. Either I am going to have fab new plates or straighten the ones I have.

I am not sure if this is the case for you, but it might be a little food for thought.