Re: Engineering Question Regarding Splined Shafts

[Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>]

Phil,
Over tightening doesn't directly cause the splines to wear. It 
distorts/spreads the cones so that they don't fit correctly.

Dave Russell

pethier@isd.net wrote:
>>Sounds like there is no maintenance issue with keeping the wire wheels 
>>tight. Simply driving forward will keep them tightened the correct 
>>amount. In fact over tightening them will cause the splines to wear.
> 
> 
> How does over-tightening cause the splines to wear?
> 
> Phil Ethier