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To: "'EISANDIEGO@aol.com'" <EISANDIEGO@AOL.COM>
Subject: RE: TR3 axels & hubs
From: Chip Bond <spirals@esinet.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:09:35 -0400
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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