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Bluebell · 08-27-2016, 10:09 PM

Is there supposed to be a thick washer between the nut and the drum?
What do you see is wrong with the thread?
If that is the recommended torque then that is what I'd do.
You may not understand this because I cannot think how to explain it. The hub climbs the taper on the axle and holds on the clean taper. It should actually work (drive) without the key (But of course you always use the key) This clamping effect is a result of that nut going up to torque. If the hub is not tight on the axle the two mating surfaces will "fret" damaging both.
Someone will direct you to a supplier (Mac VanPelt?) If not, Buy a grade 8 deep nut and have it slotted

08-27-2016, 10:09 PM	#4
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: Difficulties installing & torquing rear drum - Help! Is there supposed to be a thick washer between the nut and the drum? What do you see is wrong with the thread? If that is the recommended torque then that is what I'd do. You may not understand this because I cannot think how to explain it. The hub climbs the taper on the axle and holds on the clean taper. It should actually work (drive) without the key (But of course you always use the key) This clamping effect is a result of that nut going up to torque. If the hub is not tight on the axle the two mating surfaces will "fret" damaging both. Someone will direct you to a supplier (Mac VanPelt?) If not, Buy a grade 8 deep nut and have it slotted