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1. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:51:43 -0800; I can verify properly oriented hubs will cause the knockoff to tighten in the course of normal driving. I've been using Sharpie index marks every time I remount the wheels and they tighten up every t; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01000.html (7,304 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:03:52 -0400; If one would care to look up the original Rudge Whitworth patent for splined knock off wheels one would learn that they are indeed designed to self tighten. However driving a long distance in reverse; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01001.html (8,186 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "Mirek Sharp" <m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:32:38 -0400; Mike - great article - thanks. I confess I fall into the category of those who really whack those knock-offs tight. Judging from the article, I would have been over-tightening. Mind you, in 35 years; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01006.html (7,693 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: Al Malin <amalin@mac.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:47:34 -0400; I'll never forget an incident that happened back in 1963 while my friend Chip, in his Healey, was following me in my first Tricarb. My future wife and I was in the lead with Chip and his date behind; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01013.html (9,672 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "Dan Stromquist" <dan@warner-associates.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:56:11 -0500; I know a guy (no I will not say) who was checking his fuel pump on his BJ8 (guess which wheel he had to take off) and then forgot to completely tighten the knock off (because he got distracted) and t; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01023.html (8,974 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:43:20 -0800; Should have been more clear: I don't let them tighten on their own. I tighten them up tight but don't obsess about them. When they're tight, take a Sharpie and draw an index mark across the joint bet; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01026.html (8,267 bytes)
7. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: Chester Threedog <chester3dog@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:13:01 -0500; This wheel / knockoff was a flash back for me. Back in 68 I was leaving high school in my 63 BJ8 when I lost a wheel. I was turning right on 236 from Heritage Dr and I notice a wheel that looked like; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01027.html (10,435 bytes)
8. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:16:59 -0400; Tighten the knockoff with the wheel off the ground by hammering until you don't see the knockoff move. Lower the wheel to the ground, and give the knockoff a couple more whacks. A Sharpie is a brand; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01028.html (9,542 bytes)
9. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "Dan Stromquist" <dan@warner-associates.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:41:59 -0500; Thank you both Steves. Great advice. After reading Mike's referenced article on wire wheel tightening I see that too tight may not be good. Will mark with a Sharpie (we call that a Magic Marker) on t; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01029.html (10,213 bytes)
10. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "Mirek Sharp" <m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:16:08 -0400; I differ about interjecting any material between the ears of the knockoff and Thor's best brass. I like the look of a slightly flattened knockoff ear - part of the patina of an old British sports car; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01031.html (8,720 bytes)
11. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" <cnaarndt@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:16:22 -0700; Cars are judged as they would have come from the factory. As such there would most likely be *minor* marks on the knockoffs when the wheels were put on at the factory. Plus, our Concours standards e; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01033.html (10,803 bytes)
12. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:25:59 -0700; What's the problem with lead hammers? I've used them (4lb) for years with no problems (kind of a waste of lead, though). Bob e -- ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ** _________________; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01036.html (9,519 bytes)
13. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:28:03 -0400; Mirek, whatever works for you. I've been using the wood since I installed my new wheels and knockoffs in 1990, and I've never had a problem with knockoffs loosening or wheels coming off. My knockoffs; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01041.html (10,908 bytes)
14. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: Tom Felts <tomfelts@windstream.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 8:34:23 -0400; The biggest problem is that they distort very easily and have to be "remolded" to a shape that you can use. I have also had some small dents show up on my spinners. tom--but I still use the lead hamm; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01043.html (11,244 bytes)
15. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:58:11 -0700; I get several years out of mine, but just throw them away when they get I've wondered if it wouldn't be possible to 'recycle' them; i.e. melt the lead and remold it (some of the lead chips off, but y; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01044.html (10,023 bytes)
16. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: wilkmanracing@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:32:41 -0400; I used to use a lead hammer as a cushion between a copper hammer and the knock off.? Worked great and added life to both hammers.? What do rolks think of the wood sleeves you can buy or the long-hand; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01047.html (11,271 bytes)
17. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "R. Price Lindsay" <price@advocateadvisors.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:38:06 -0500; I've used a wooden sleeve. It split after a few uses. Price Lindsay 67 BJ 8 --Original Message-- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of wilkmanracin; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01048.html (11,927 bytes)
18. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: Rick Swain <rjswain@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:44:57 +0000; I too used a wooden sleeve. It came apart very quickly - a waste of money. Rick Swain'59 BN4 _________________________________________________________________ Attention all humans. We are your photos; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01049.html (8,933 bytes)
19. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: jerry adams <cjerryadams@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:47:09 -0700 (PDT); Almost all are recycled. Several of the manufacuring firms I have worked for have had the hammer molds, melting pots and an area well ventelated to do the molding. You should be able to find a local; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01050.html (10,574 bytes)
20. Re: [Healeys] hubs .. splines - autotightening (score: 1): Author: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:58:06 +0100; I made a copy of the wooden spinner removal tool - the thing that you put over the spline and bash with a hammer. I used about 3 layers of best marine ply epoxied together at angles so the plys were; /html/healeys/2009-08/msg01051.html (8,792 bytes)

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