Yep----I knew when I looked at them I was possibly facing the $$$$$$
concern----but, safety is far more impt that $$$$$.
Thanks for the input.
Regards
Tom
> [Original Message]
> From: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
> To: tom felts <tomfelts@earthlink.net>; Healey List
<healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 7/6/05 1:49:58 PM
> Subject: Re: Wire Wheel Rear Hub Question
>
> Tom:
>
> From your description, ("very sharp and leaning") you are very close to
> 'spun hubs' - a dangerous situation where the splines suddenly let go -
> strip right off the hub. I would go so far as to suggest not driving the
> car until the problem is resolved.
>
> There is very likely damage to the wheel hubs as well, just not as much,
and
> likely to all 4 wheels if you rotated wheel / tire assemblies at any
point.
> A pro should examine the front hubs for you as well.
>
> I know this is not what you want to hear ($$$$$$!), but you should
consider
> replacing wheels as well as splined hubs at this point. If you use worn
> wheels on new splined hubs, you will greatly accelerate the rate of wear
on
> the new hubs.
>
> I would have a look at the Hendrix Wire Wheel and British Wire Wheel
> websites, and maybe have a talk to Allan Hendrix - they are Healey guys
> there, and will give you reliable advice.
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "tom felts" <tomfelts@earthlink.net>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 8:17 AM
> Subject: Wire Wheel Rear Hub Question
>
>
> 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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