RE: [obc] Maintenance Question - Rear Axel

[Simpson, Bob]

Rod,   If the threads are worn in the location where the cones were on the axLE, you've stripped the threads there.  This is usually due to over tightening.  You must replace the axle because the cones won't be adjustable and in fact will move about as if they had a mind of their own.  This is a regular maintenance item and I'd recommend that more people look there to save grief in the future.  Mind you, just the removal and retightening of the cones will tend to damage the threads if you aren't very careful to not over tighten them.   Bob Simpson -----Original Message----- From: Rod Plunkett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 2002,February,23,Saturday 7:11 PM To: OBC List Subject: [obc] Maintenance Question - Rear Axel -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1   Thinking of North Carolina, I removed the axel from my rear wheel today to re-grease the bearings. I found that the threads on the axel where the cassette covers it appeared worn down more than the rest of the axel. I do not recall seeing this condition before. Is this normal, or should I replace the axel? If this is not normal, what caused it? Did I tighten the cones too much?   Thanks.   - -Rod Plunkett   -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use <http://www.pgp.com>   iQA/AwUBPHgvpy2G1ETgdA0gEQJ7igCg7Nxu0nDHOPeunclDp2MIAo+FUhgAoIiJ e7gkRxfLXTrDMjHuXJb5f3F6 =06br -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================