Bob,
After my first hub "rebuild," I took on another one to see if the process
worked again. The second hub was an ex-race hub, and was VERY sloppy ..
the D washer was distorted ... still a sorta D-shape but very clearly
subjected to movement. Although I wouldn't use it again (and that reminds
me that I've got find another one), the damage to the hub and bearings was
limited to the replaceable bits, although the front of the hub housing was
somewhat shiny. I haven't rebuilt the hub (in that I haven't bought all
the new races, etc) but it looks rebuildable.
I'd look at the taper shaft very carefully to see if you have any obvious
damage, or heating effects (nice blue tinged bits ...). If not, I'd be
inclined to go for a rebuild. And you WILL need the mag base for the dial
test indicator ... no human can discern .002 movement (and I'm not sure I
know how a machine can do so, and I taught college physics ...).
Tony
>Hi,
>
>I noticed a bit of a "clunk" in the race car last event and it took me
>'till last night to "get a round-tuit". Anyway, instead of the prescribed
>.002" of end float, the number was "much larger". Seeing that I still
>haven't recieved my new magnetic base for my dial indicator, I was unable to
>measure exactly how much, but figure .060" at least.
>
>The problem turns out to have been the lock nut and the adjusting
>nut turning on the axle. This is not supposed to be, as the lock washer
>has a "d-shaped" hole that corresponds to the shape of the threaded part
>of the stub axle. Well, it looks like the d-shaped hole is now "almost"
>round.
>
>I'll take the hub apart and replace the lock washer, but I was wondering
>if anyone out there in Triumph land has seen this before.
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