I believe healthy splines should be trapezoidal (eg like a triangle with
narrow part on the top of each spline cut off so that is flat). I've
read that a sharp tip on the spline is an indication of wear.
Eric.
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> From: Vincenti, Ross[SMTP:Ross.Vincenti@transamerica.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 1997 1:48 PM
> To: Ludwig Combrinck; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: wire wheels and splines
>
> Ludwig wrote:
> I have a 68 Spitfire MKIII with wire wheels, of which the splines are
> suspect. Can these be refurbished somehow ? It would seem that
> some electrolytic action took place between the wheels and the splined
> flanges, leading to a pink powdery deposit. On inspection the splines
> seem
> solid and sharp, but I would rather not have wheels coming off at
> speed............
> ********************************
> Ludwig - if the only problem you have is some powdery deposits on your
>
> splines and they are otherwise sharp, solid and ungouged, they should
> be
> fine. I assumee the threads are not stripped on the wheel nut,
> correct?
> Just clean the deposit off, lubricate the splines with some grease,
> and put
> the wheel back on.
>
> Ross D. Vincenti
> 64 Spitfire 4
> 64 Porsche 356C Coupe
>
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