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Subject: [Healeys] Wheel Spinners
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2017 19:29:12 -0700
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You'll probably get recommendations for Copaslip or another anti-seize, 
but I've found any good grease--moly, wheel bearing, etc. (I think 
lithium is too light)--works fine.  There shouldn't be any movement 
between the splines--if there is you need new hub(s)--and any good 
grease will make a moisture/rust barrier. You'll be taking the wheels 
off every five thousand miles or so to rotate them anyway, right?

You may have a hard time getting the wheels off the 'B.

Bob


On 8/9/2017 2:18 PM, i erbs wrote:
> just bought a 67 MGB with wire wheels. my Healey has disc wheels. 
> thanks for the advice. any special grease for the hubs? car was a barn 
> find, sat for over 20 years .
>
> Ira Erbs
> 1959 100-6
> MKI engine and disc brakes
> excuse typos and strange words my phone wants you to see.
> Portland,OR
>
> On Aug 8, 2017 7:25 PM, "Roger Grace" <roggrace at telus.net 
>
>     On my BJ8 with new MWS 72 spoke WW and hubs I find that the wheels
>     are over tightening themselves particularly the front.
>     Have read the Rudge Whitworth self tightening info. but still not
>     happy.
>     When I fit the wheels I tighten by hand then do a light couple of
>     taps with my lead mallet.
>     After but a few miles I find that I have to really slog the
>     spinners just to get them to move - the ol? girl shakes all over.
>     It really is excessive and fear one day wont be able to get them
>     to move at all ? particularly on roadside.
>     What gives ?
>     Anyone else encountered this issue ?
>     rg
>

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