Listers -
Does this mean that a set-up using a disc wheel axle with w/w adapters will
have 1" wider track?
Clay L.
'67 Sprite
At 11:37 PM 7/29/01 -0400, Ankitterer@aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 7/28/01 8:47:03 AM, jboatri@emory.edu writes:
>
><< I'm finally switching over from wire wheels to steel wheels. The PO
>converted the car to wires several years ago. I understand that the
>correct wire wheel rear axle housing is 0.5 to 0.75 inches narrower
>than the correct steel wheel axle housing. >>
>
>Sorry guys: goofed up and sent the reply privately to Jeff. Hope nobody
>else was waiting impatiently for this bit of wisdom. I'm still learning.
>Annice
>
>Jeff
>
>Rear axle housing for wires is 41-1/8 inches flange to flange. For disk
>wheels it is 1 inch longer. The BMC parts manual lists different part number
>for the hubs. You might want to look up Mike McLean's comments of a few
>days ago or e-mail him off the list, since he signed off to go to Rendezvous
>this week and won't get this one.
>
>Annice & Bob
>1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise)
>1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes)
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