05-19-2005, 11:32 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Evans,
CO
Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 FIA, 347 stroker with Weber 48's, building a '48 Anglia gasser, driving a '55 Chevy resto-rod
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Kristen
FWW...before you put your wheels back on lube the hubs liberally with anti-seize compound as well put some around the wheel hub surfaces and inner face of the spinner. This will help prevent galling between dissimilar metals and/or heat ie brake heat during track events.
Use a 6lb lead hammer and just snug the wheels while on the jackstands, once on the ground then give each spinner a good whack or two, once you've done the on/off thing a couple of times you'll be able to hear/sense when the spinners are tight.
Every time before you drive the car take your hammer and rap the spinners on all wheels, not a pile-driver hit just a solid tap.
Remember "tight a$$" to tighten(toward the rear of the car), "loose goose" to loosen(toward the front of the car).
Safety wire on the spinner ears is a good idea also if you don't have them already.
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