Here is a good link that explains the mechanics of the hub design:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/wheels/wl102.htm
Rick,
San Diego
On Jun 24, 2005, at 9:46 AM, Michael Salter wrote:
> For those with nothing better to think about............
> As I understand it the principle of operation of the Rudge Whitworth
> detachable wheel hub is very similar to the Sumitomo Cyclo reducer
> (without
> the gear teeth) in that when all the parts are in good condition there
> is a
> very slight clearance between the splined hub and the internal spline
> of the
> wheel.
> This, if the KO is fully tightened, results in the KO being carried
> around,
> in the direction of rotation, as the load on the wheel moves
> throughout its
> arc.
> Bloody clever actually!!
> Of course all bets are off if the spline is a press fit or the splines
> are
> worn off!!!
>
> Michael Salter
> www.precisionsportscar.com
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