Thanks you Dave and to all who responded. New hubs will be on order ASAP!
Anyone know of a vendor who is offering "good" prices on them?
> [Original Message]
> From: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
> To: tom felts <tomfelts@earthlink.net>
> Cc: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 7/6/05 1:31:34 PM
> Subject: Re: Wire Wheel Rear Hub Question
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> I think the "clunk" is the clue, as is the "sharp on top". They can go
> from sharp on top to stripped very quickly. I would replace the hubs &
> then check the wheel fit again. If there is now more than 1/16" to 1/8"
> of circumfrential rotation at the outer edge of the tires, I would
> replace the wheels also. If a spline "lets go" you may be in a world of
> hurt. It's kind of an expensive fix but there is no safe alternative.
>
> I would also check the front hubs in the same way. A front hub that
> strips during braking will be a real handful to control.
>
> Dave Russell
>
> tom felts wrote:
> > I have been hearing a "clunk" in the rear when applying the brakes.
> > Yesterday I pulled the wheels and inspected the splines of the hubs.
> > They are very sharp on top and some appear to be "leaning over" a
> > little. The splines in the wheel itself look good and the wheels are
> > 1986 vintage.
> >
> > I'm assuming the hubs, at the very least, need to be replaced and
> > will do that. What is the concensus of "not" replacing the wire
> > wheels when you add new hubs? Also, does anyone have a good
> > description of what "replace now" hubs look like?
> >
> > BTW, the hubs on the front look OK----from my impression anyway.
> >
> > TIA Tom 65 BJ8, P2
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