| Author | Message | ||
| David Feinberg (Fastradio2)
Junior Member Username: Fastradio2 Post Number: 74 Registered: 4-2002 |
Henry, The spinners, left and right are asymetrical...and not exactly identical side to side, but very close. The white piece is made of a very high grade, very hard nylon. As the left and right sides tighten opposite one another, I simply remove the nylon piece, and flip it on the tool. We made the nylon piece by using a numerical control tracing machine, then transferred the data to a NC milling machine. Like I said earlier, spent alot of time and effort to build this tool. Owning a BB...Well, let's just say it's benefical to be on good terms with a very competent machine shop. Best of enjoyment with the BB! Regards, David | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
New member Username: Henryk Post Number: 42 Registered: 8-2001 |
David; That is a very unique tool that you had made! It appears that it is made of aluminum and steel.......the end piece that touches the spinner is nylon? Machining is a hobby of mine...maybe I will try to make one. I assume that the right and left sides turn in different directions, to remove, or install. Thanks for the information on the alternators. Your theory seems right. Thanks. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 935 Registered: 9-2001 |
some came with a special wheel tool | ||
| David Feinberg (Fastradio2)
Junior Member Username: Fastradio2 Post Number: 72 Registered: 4-2002 |
Henry, I've got a 365BB, with the upgraded wheels on the rear, just like your BB. Tightening and loosening the wheels on this car can be quiet an adventure due to the wheel offset. Personally, I used to used a Thor hammer (brass head) for the wheels, the front being fairly easy to hit square. The rear are more difficult, as an angle hit is necessary...with the risk of missing the spinner and hotting the wheel. As to using a piece of wood, it is unlikely that you'll be able to transfer enough torque to the spinner. The spinners are pretty tough, material-wise..and may show a little wear on the edges after many, many hammer hits. Getting them tight enough....First get them off. Meticously clean the splines, male treads and tapered hubs on the car and inside of the wheel. Carefully, as the treads can be quie sharp, clean the spinners, as well. As lightly as possible, coat all surfaces with moly grease (the black stuff). As you tighten the spinners, you'll notice a distinctive "note" change as you approach the maximum torque possible. A couple of whacks after that....and you're done. Seems that the RR wheel tends to loosen slightly after much use more than the others... I check mine before every major highway trip, or about every 2000kms. If you're really concerned about getting them tight, without concern as to wheel or spinner damage, check out this tool I had designed and built for my BB. Considerable expense to create, but works great. Note that the spinner shown in the photo below has 18 years of use on it. Regards, David    | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
New member Username: Henryk Post Number: 41 Registered: 8-2001 |
My 83 Boxer has 3-ear spinners holding the wheels. There is a lead hammer in the tool kit, but, because of the recess, it is not possible to get a direct hit, without going at an angle.....I also don't want to dent the chrome spinner. I thought of using a piece of wood between the hammer and the spinner. How does one know if it is on tight enough?.....what is the proper torque setting? I just got this Boxer, and would appreciate any help. Thanks. |