Hi folks,
Any chance this thread could be tied off and left beside the road? The ones
that are right will never be believed by the others and it really doesn't
matter in the course of real life anymore.
Thanks,
ranting Michael Lowe
Napa, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave & Marlene" <rusd@velocitus.net>
To: <pethier@isd.net>
Cc: <dmallin@attglobal.net>; <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: Engineering Question Regarding Splined Shafts
>
> Phil,
> Over tightening doesn't directly cause the splines to wear. It
> distorts/spreads the cones so that they don't fit correctly.
>
> Dave Russell
>
> pethier@isd.net wrote:
> >>Sounds like there is no maintenance issue with keeping the wire wheels
> >>tight. Simply driving forward will keep them tightened the correct
> >>amount. In fact over tightening them will cause the splines to wear.
> >
> >
> > How does over-tightening cause the splines to wear?
> >
> > Phil Ethier
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