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Old 03-14-2005, 12:20 PM
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I broke 2 rear hubs on my cobra that I road race with slicks that were not adjusted correctly. I have them set correctly now but I do torque to 180 pounds. After 5 or 6 days on the track, I pull the cotter pin and both sides will take another 1/8th of a turn. I don't know why that is but I know if they are not tight, you can crack a hub. I pulled them apart inspected them, rechecked clearances and put it back together. Make sure its right and recheck it. That extra 1/8th turn I am seeing over time might be hub stretch or just race pounding, I don't know for sure? Bob Bacon has the same thing going on with his cobra. Scott
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