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RE: axle dust cap

To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: axle dust cap
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:30:26 -0800
> There must be some differences in dust cap construction or how
> they fit in the hub. My original
> stock dust caps were in there hard engough that I can't imagine
> machine threads or threads of any
> kind being stronger than the resistance of the dust cap rim.

All the screw has to do is distort the cap slightly, and it will slip right
out.  Hitting the cap with a screwdriver or trying to grab it with pliers
will actually make it grip the hole more firmly.

Randall




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