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hubs for series 2 needed
- Thread starter nomad181
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mikephillips
Donation Time
The front hubs are the same as the later series and the rears are the same as the 3 and IV's so you can use them as well. But make sure you get the early rear and not the series V, measure across the axle hole in the back of the one you have now and make sure it's the same on what you buy.
Now, that being said check any used hub carefully. If the splines are sharp as you run your finger gently across them, and/or if they're bend when you look at them from the end then in my personal opinion the hub is too worn for safe use. And check the condition of the splines in the wheel that came off the bad hubs, likely they're in the same condition since they wear as a pair. You probably need to replace both.
To me the best option is to always replace them as a pair with new items. More expensive, yep. But doing otherwise can be a false economy since mixing new/used or used/used from different sources can cause accelerated wear in the 2 since the existing wear patterns will not match and they won't transfer the push/ull load between then the way they're designed to.
Now, that being said check any used hub carefully. If the splines are sharp as you run your finger gently across them, and/or if they're bend when you look at them from the end then in my personal opinion the hub is too worn for safe use. And check the condition of the splines in the wheel that came off the bad hubs, likely they're in the same condition since they wear as a pair. You probably need to replace both.
To me the best option is to always replace them as a pair with new items. More expensive, yep. But doing otherwise can be a false economy since mixing new/used or used/used from different sources can cause accelerated wear in the 2 since the existing wear patterns will not match and they won't transfer the push/ull load between then the way they're designed to.
RootesRacer
Donation Time
I need a new hub for my series 2 Alpine, drivers rear and possibly front. Rear is spun.
Any ideas for good used parts, or less expensive new ones?
Thanks
If the rear is spun, the axle shaft is also ruined.
Why would the axle shaft be ruined?If the rear is spun, the axle shaft is also ruined.
RootesRacer
Donation Time
Why would the axle shaft be ruined?
If it spun, the key in the keyway has royally buggered the taper on the axle, plus the fact that prior to the key shearing, the keyway was stretched and out of shape anyhow.
Ive seen what the axles look like prior to shearing (with a Z shaped key), and the axle was ruined a long time before it sheared.
mikephillips
Donation Time
We need to determine what type hubs. I was assuming wire wheel hubs since the request was for a rear and maybe front, so I was thinking spun on the splines. You're assuming spun the hub on the axle, which also might be correct, but none of us know for sure what type and damage is being discussed.
hubs for series 2
Nomad
Did you spin a rear wire wheel on the hub or did you spin a hub on the axle? I'm guessing you are describing wire wheels. If the rear wire wheel spun on the hub then your axle and keyway should be OK.If not then you need a new axle and hub whether it's a wire or steel wheel rear hub.I have front & rear wire wheels hubs with good splines and rear axles already removed waiting for you.
Agm
Nomad
Did you spin a rear wire wheel on the hub or did you spin a hub on the axle? I'm guessing you are describing wire wheels. If the rear wire wheel spun on the hub then your axle and keyway should be OK.If not then you need a new axle and hub whether it's a wire or steel wheel rear hub.I have front & rear wire wheels hubs with good splines and rear axles already removed waiting for you.
Agm
Splines.Nomad
Did you spin a rear wire wheel on the hub or did you spin a hub on the axle? I'm guessing you are describing wire wheels. If the rear wire wheel spun on the hub then your axle and keyway should be OK.If not then you need a new axle and hub whether it's a wire or steel wheel rear hub.I have front & rear wire wheels hubs with good splines and rear axles already removed waiting for you.
Agm
Just checked front and seem OK.
Rear splines are rounded off.
How much for a hub replacement and what other parts do I need to order from someone like Vivtoria British.
Thank you for your help.
Frank
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