>>How tight are the knock-off's on wire wheels? Do the have to be hammered
>>until there is no movement? Can being to tight hurt the hubs?
>
>We recently had a major discussion on this sublect. There ended up being
>too basic schools.
>
>1. Put them on as tight as possible (no movement of the knockoff).
> - keeps splines from moving against each other and causing wear
> - They can come off wile driving if too loose. They will not tighten
> while you drive
>
>2. Just get the major play out with the hammer and they will tighten while
>you drive.
> - You can damage parts by hitting them too tight
> - Wheels tighen while driving.
>
>Both sides agree that hubs and knockofs have to be on correct sides or they
>will lossen while driving.
>
>You need to periodiaclly remove wheels and regreese splines.
>
>Welcome to the contrversy
>
>TeriAnn
>
>twakeman@scruznet.com
>
Terriann,
welcome back !! I've missed your notes and spelling!! :-)
Don Mathis,Ph.D.
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES
donmathis@lucent.com
'61 MGA
'37 Bentley
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