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TIGERJ

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Wheel hubs
« on: 26 March, 2017, 17:51:34 »
Hi chaps/chapesses
Some of you may remember my woes.
At the moment I am trying to solve a cracked rear wheel hub.
The existing hub is I think cast iron.
However I found one advertised as alloy could this be a later type and can it be used instead
of the cast one??
Any comments appreciated as usual.
Regards
          Tim

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Re: Wheel hubs
« Reply #1 on: 27 March, 2017, 09:33:35 »
C15 full width hubs are cast iron. The one described as alloy is probably a mistake by the seller.

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Re: Wheel hubs
« Reply #2 on: 27 March, 2017, 10:07:08 »
 :)Is the crack in an awkward place or too big to have it brazed.  Mike

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Re: Wheel hubs
« Reply #3 on: 27 March, 2017, 11:08:41 »
Thanks for the replies.
The crack is from a spoke hole.
Very fine about 1 inch in length parallel with the spindle
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Julian I have the same though about the sellers mistake.

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Re: Wheel hubs
« Reply #4 on: 27 March, 2017, 16:21:32 »
Hi,

     It sounds like a spoke has been over tightened in the past, I would replace the hub.

If I couldn't get a replacement, I would strip it out and carefully, check it for other cracks (using penetrant spray or magnetic crack detection). You've probably heard of wheeltappers, tapping/ringing the hub when it's stripped down will give you a good indication of its health.

If I was confident it was safe to use after a repair, I would drill a small hole at the end of the crack to stop it migrating. Braze and lightly tighten the spoke, as one spoke left like that would be okay but I would monitor regularly.

Best of luck...........

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Re: Wheel hubs
« Reply #5 on: 28 March, 2017, 10:21:19 »
 :) Good morning.
 
I go along with that, however I would play "belt and braces" and build up about 1/4" or so on the periphery parallel to the split and a good 1" either side and hope to stop it breaking out. Still need to monitor it.

Mike