I have just finished converting my 1951 TD to wire wheels. I am confused
about the threads.
1) The front left axle castle nut has LEFT hand threads - i.e. you turn it
counterclockwise to TIGHTEN.
2) But the threads for the wire wheel knock-off (marked "Left (Near) Side")
for the SAME wheel are opposite, i.e. it has RIGHT hand threads - you turn
it clockwise to TIGHTEN.
Why are they not the same threads for the same wheel ???????
I would appreciate someone explaining the logic behind the opposite treads
and how the knockoff tends to tighten itself when driving forward. Perhaps
it's just a case of basic physics that I don't understand.
Stu Keen
1951 MGTD Mark II
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