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Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs

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07 Dec 2014 19:41 #131777 by GuardianAngel
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kirkynut wrote:

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kirkynut wrote: That might make it easier for people to be able to do it mate. I have a well equipped workshop at the end of my garage but I appreciate not everyone has the luxury.

Kirkynut

I went on a full landing trip last night and all is good. Also been out on some fast roads and even got up to 60 mph :lol: but evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.


Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?

Kirkynut

Yes. Sorry should have been a bit clearer. But then the plastic tubing weighs almost nothing.
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07 Dec 2014 19:42 #131778 by GuardianAngel

GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote: That might make it easier for people to be able to do it mate. I have a well equipped workshop at the end of my garage but I appreciate not everyone has the luxury.

Kirkynut

I went on a full landing trip last night and all is good. Also been out on some fast roads and even got up to 60 mph :lol: but evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.


Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?

Kirkynut

Yes. Sorry should have been a bit clearer. But then the plastic tubing weighs almost nothing.

Even my reply is not clear :pinch: NO DEATH FROM THIS MOD B)
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07 Dec 2014 20:04 #131782 by Butta

GuardianAngel wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote:

GuardianAngel wrote:

kirkynut wrote: That might make it easier for people to be able to do it mate. I have a well equipped workshop at the end of my garage but I appreciate not everyone has the luxury.

Kirkynut

I went on a full landing trip last night and all is good. Also been out on some fast roads and even got up to 60 mph :lol: but evidence of wobble or vibration from the wheels.


Is that meant to mean no evidence of death wobble?

Kirkynut

Yes. Sorry should have been a bit clearer. But then the plastic tubing weighs almost nothing.

Even my reply is not clear :pinch: NO DEATH FROM THIS MOD B)

yep no death! I can confirm I am alive too oh and no death wobble either! :lol:
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07 Dec 2014 23:08 #131797 by kirkynut
Looks like it's a good'en then!

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The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.

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09 Dec 2014 00:32 #131905 by Docmartin4x4
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I have drilled and tapped the centre of the hub M10 and screwed a bolt in, sealing the thread with loctite, it works a treat. I have done 800 mile since the mod with no side effects and it took me 15 mins to do. just remember to put plenty of grease on the drill and tap if you do the job with hubs in situ to catch cuttings.

Mart
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10 Dec 2014 21:49 #132029 by kirkynut

Docmartin4x4 wrote: I have drilled and tapped the centre of the hub M10 and screwed a bolt in, sealing the thread with loctite, it works a treat. I have done 800 mile since the mod with no side effects and it took me 15 mins to do. just remember to put plenty of grease on the drill and tap if you do the job with hubs in situ to catch cuttings.

Mart


Good effort!

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The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.

My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0
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15 Dec 2014 20:01 #132413 by helijohn
I keep searching for the flashing light cure so here is the switch cure I did.
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum?view=topic&catid=7&id=51074

Do it right - use Hammerite
When the blue light is flashing I am kidding.
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29 Dec 2014 09:55 #133507 by GarlixMojo
Replied by GarlixMojo on topic Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs
Awesome write up Kirkynut. Thanks.

The nuts holding my hubs on don't look like E10 torx, they've got 12 ridges! :unsure:

Can someone tell me what size these are?

I've had a search but can't find if anyone else has already asked so apologies in advance if its already been answered.

Tony :)
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29 Dec 2014 12:39 #133514 by GarlixMojo
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GarlixMojo wrote: Awesome write up Kirkynut. Thanks.

The nuts holding my hubs on don't look like E10 torx, they've got 12 ridges! :unsure:

Can someone tell me what size these are?

I've had a search but can't find if anyone else has already asked so apologies in advance if its already been answered.

Tony :)

Doh! .. Its just an 8mm metric socket!
Sorry for being so numb :pinch:
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29 Dec 2014 15:57 #133532 by helijohn

GarlixMojo wrote: Doh! .. Its just an 8mm metric socket!
Sorry for being so numb :pinch:


Well confused now, talking sockets, torx. Is it an M8 bolt??

Do it right - use Hammerite
When the blue light is flashing I am kidding.
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29 Dec 2014 17:03 #133543 by GarlixMojo
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This is what I meant.

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15 Jan 2015 12:27 #135156 by troggy
Replied by troggy on topic Re:Converting Vacuum hubs to fixed hubs
Can anyone tell me a procedure for checking the vacuum?
I blew down on pipe, going to hub, and got resistance, but the other just blew freely? Is there a seal somewhere in the vacuum hub which has gone??
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