Subject: RE: rear hub play
Author: scott grupe
Date: Aug 30, 2005, 7:18 AM
Post ID: 1719365750
Ray,
Thanks. Im gonna loosen the stay on the other bike and then check its
play. Then if its as sloppy, Ill install the stay on project bike
scott
Ray Hale wrote:
Scott, I just spent way too much time sorting this out on my Eldo. Several times while shimming I neglected to fully torque everything down, getting false readings. Then it turned out to be the stay that holds the brake backing plate to the frame. Until it was tightened down, I had too much play, like you. Another listmember recommended I check this (sorry, forgot your name but you saved the day!) and it did the trick. I can only imagine the backing plate was cocked at an angle until battened down (that's for you John, arrgg matey). I still have a tiny bit of play and don't really know what's acceptable. But if I remove the thinnest shim (.1mm - the thinnest I could find at McMaster Carr) the wheel won't turn. I'd love to find one 1/2 that size to play with. Anyone know where I could find those? In any event it surely sounds as if the shimming needs more work but it requires a look-see to be sure. I'll bet Moe will gladly check it out for you. Seems straight up guy to me, at least phone dealings. Never met him. haven't been to california since '66. I wonder if that traffic ticket is still outstanding in El Monte? Ray pax sine tedio 73 Eldo "19" scott grupe wrote:
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