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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by rtpetrick, Dec 16, 2004.

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  1. rtpetrick

    rtpetrick Rookie

    Jan 31, 2004
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    Dick Petrick
    #1 rtpetrick, Dec 16, 2004
    I have removed the wheels from my 1985 TR for reconditioning. These are center spline type wheels with a single octagonal lock nut. When I replace them, is there a lubricant and/or anti-sieze compound that should be applied to the spline shaft? to the octagonal lock nut threads?
     
  2. robje1355

    robje1355 Karting

    Jun 2, 2004
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    #2 robje1355, Dec 16, 2004
    No need to lubricate as such
    Just make sure everything is clean a little grease will keep everything "workable" for the enxt year or 2. Keep in mind however that Extreme breaking (like on a track) the Disk (brake) and everyting around it can and will get very hot! so I would use what we call copper grease (also used for breakpads)

    Robje1355

    PS 1 more thing...!!! make sure to lock the nut at the correct strenght. Overdoing will not help however not strong enough and you will wear the centerpiece out real fast. Replacing is not,possible so you will need to buy a new wheel... and they are expensive....
    Have had the same problem... so be aware of it
     
  3. khayes

    khayes Formula Junior

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    #3 khayes, Dec 16, 2004
    My mechanic uses copper grease to lubricate my spines. It's copper colored.
     
  4. Shamile

    Shamile F1 Veteran

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    #4 Shamile, Dec 17, 2004
    Dear Ferraristi,

    The copper grease is a High Temp anti-seize. You can buy it a Discount Auto for a few dollars. I use it on wheel nuts, spark plug threads and brake parts on my 91 TR.


    Shamile

    Freeze...Miami Vice !
     
  5. rtpetrick

    rtpetrick Rookie

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    #5 rtpetrick, Dec 20, 2004
    Thank you to Shamile, Khayes, and Robje1355 for advise on spline lub.
    Robje1355 discusses problem related to over-tightening the octagonal wheel lock nut. I believe the spec is a whopping 245 ft-lbs of torque. I have not heard of the specific problem of wearing out the centerpiece. Not sure exactly what you are referring to with "centerpiece" . Are you referring to the threaded hole on the hub that receives the octagonal locking nut? Please, could you expand a little on what you "wearing experience" was like.. Many thanks.
     

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