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Wtb hardened woodruff keys
- Thread starter cobraii78
- Start date
George Coleman
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I think I still have a few pairs, I will check today! 
soft keys vs. hard keys
I've got a question about these woodruff keys and soft vs. hard. I'm certain that Rootes had access to hardened materials, so it makes sense to me that they chose this material for a reason. Is it possible that these keys were installed on particular cars, such as vehicles shipped with wire wheels, as a means of protecting the wire wheels from excessive driveline shock?
I've finished the conversion of my car to steel wheels, so I can probably stand to use the hardened keys, but if there's a rationale for using the softer keys, I'd like to know so that I avoid an obvious potential problem. I've considered using MGB 14" wire wheels at some point, perhaps 14" wire rims laced onto Sunbeam hubs.
Paul
I've got a question about these woodruff keys and soft vs. hard. I'm certain that Rootes had access to hardened materials, so it makes sense to me that they chose this material for a reason. Is it possible that these keys were installed on particular cars, such as vehicles shipped with wire wheels, as a means of protecting the wire wheels from excessive driveline shock?
I've finished the conversion of my car to steel wheels, so I can probably stand to use the hardened keys, but if there's a rationale for using the softer keys, I'd like to know so that I avoid an obvious potential problem. I've considered using MGB 14" wire wheels at some point, perhaps 14" wire rims laced onto Sunbeam hubs.
Paul
Hi Paul,
The reason I believe they went with a sof tkey, was to save money. If you shear a key and it messes up, both the axle and hub, you wouldn´t be saving much by not hurting a wire wheel. The stock Alpine engines don´t have enough popwer to harm a wire wheel, so they thought a soft key was sufficient for the job, but even stock Alpines have sheared these keys.
Jose
The reason I believe they went with a sof tkey, was to save money. If you shear a key and it messes up, both the axle and hub, you wouldn´t be saving much by not hurting a wire wheel. The stock Alpine engines don´t have enough popwer to harm a wire wheel, so they thought a soft key was sufficient for the job, but even stock Alpines have sheared these keys.
Jose
Fordtootsie
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woodruff keys
George
I am not anywhere close to getting my conversation running _ I am painting the engine prior to first fitting - but I also will need the harden woodruff keys. Do you perhaps have a sufficient supply for another car??
John in Colorado
George
I am not anywhere close to getting my conversation running _ I am painting the engine prior to first fitting - but I also will need the harden woodruff keys. Do you perhaps have a sufficient supply for another car??
John in Colorado
kmathis
Donation Time
Hi, All:
I have the Hardened Woodruff Keys, again...bought enough for 50 rear axles...so that ought to do.
If you need a pair, they are 5 bucks a pair.
Send a PM or e-mail with your address and I will get a set to you, and you can send 5 bucks in the return mail, after you get your keys...or...not.
I have the Hardened Woodruff Keys, again...bought enough for 50 rear axles...so that ought to do.
If you need a pair, they are 5 bucks a pair.
Send a PM or e-mail with your address and I will get a set to you, and you can send 5 bucks in the return mail, after you get your keys...or...not.
DanR
Diamond Level Sponsor
I'll need a couple more sets
Kelly, When you get around to it put me down for a couple more sets.
Send to may home address as listed below:
Dan Richardson
123 Richardson Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
You have my E-mail
Tell me how to pay and where to send the reimbursement....
Thanks,
Kelly, When you get around to it put me down for a couple more sets.
Send to may home address as listed below:
Dan Richardson
123 Richardson Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
You have my E-mail
Tell me how to pay and where to send the reimbursement....
Thanks,
SIVAllan
Gold Level Sponsor
Hi, All:
I have the Hardened Woodruff Keys, again...bought enough for 50 rear axles...so that ought to do.
If you need a pair, they are 5 bucks a pair.
Send a PM or e-mail with your address and I will get a set to you, and you can send 5 bucks in the return mail, after you get your keys...or...not.
Sent payment today - sorry for the delay.