Cary and FOT,
I am having success with the new axle and hub combination on my SCCA car.
At this point I've 4 weekends on the setup and all seems well. I'll tear
down at the end of the season, after Labor Day and have the parts crack
checked and report back.
It appears that heat treatment to the hub provided sufficient increase in
the yeild strength of the original material. Prior to hardening, the
accepted theory was that the hub "walked" up the taper portion of the
shaft. Hard to imagine. But several of us have the ruined parts to attest.
Unfortunate that the parts are not now available. The original fabricator
would make a second run if we could get an order for 20 axles together. I
think Jeff would run the hubs again if there were interest (?). In the
meantime, I'm afraid you have little choice but used parts. But you may
want to check with Ted, S. at TS automotve. I think he mentioned he had NOS
axles in house.
Regards
Chip
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From: EISANDIEGO@aol.com[SMTP:EISANDIEGO@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 1998 2:59 PM
To: spirals@ESINET.NET
Subject: TR3 axels & hubs
Chip - I am new to this group. I race a red TR3 that was previously raced
in
the 1980s by David Helms out of Minnesota. Looks like I am going to have
replace my axels & hubs again on my TR-3. Jeff Snook indicated that he has
returned to using salvage yard parts, but recommended that I contact you
for
some further advice. This last replacement with salvaged parts seems to
have
lasted only three races. Best Wishes, Cary Perket
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