In a message dated 7/28/01 8:47:03 AM, jboatri@emory.edu writes:
<< I'm finally switching over from wire wheels to steel wheels. The PO
converted the car to wires several years ago. I understand that the
correct wire wheel rear axle housing is 0.5 to 0.75 inches narrower
than the correct steel wheel axle housing. >>
Sorry guys: goofed up and sent the reply privately to Jeff. Hope nobody
else was waiting impatiently for this bit of wisdom. I'm still learning.
Annice
Jeff
Rear axle housing for wires is 41-1/8 inches flange to flange. For disk
wheels it is 1 inch longer. The BMC parts manual lists different part number
for the hubs. You might want to look up Mike McLean's comments of a few
days ago or e-mail him off the list, since he signed off to go to Rendezvous
this week and won't get this one.
Annice & Bob
1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes)
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