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| 65cobra1 |
10-29-2007 09:57 AM |
Anti-seize
Hi Gang,
I've got about 3000 miles on my April-bought car and decided it was time to put anti-seize on the knockoff threads.
I pulled the first spinner and saw that there already was a dark, kinda greasy silver material in the threads. I'm assuming it was some sort of anti-seize.
My question is...I have a bottle of Cobra Valley's "Spinner Eaze." Even though there's already something on the threads, how often should that be renewed?
Thanks,
Ivan
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| Curt C. |
10-29-2007 10:08 AM |
It should last for a good period of time. At least a year. It probably depends on how often the nut is cylcled too. Less cycles would equal longer time. Just my .02
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| Bob In Ct |
10-29-2007 11:10 AM |
Spinners are like oil filters and soda bottle tops. If they are put on with "X" Ft-Lbs of torque it will take at least "3X" to get them off. The longer they're on, the harder it is to remove them. I remove and recoat at least once a year.
My $0.02 worth.
Bob
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| patrickt |
10-29-2007 11:14 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 65cobra1
Even though there's already something on the threads, how often should that be renewed?
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You should pull your wheels off at least once a year and use that time to inspect your brakes, hubs, suspension, etc. and then use a liberal application of anti-seize before putting the spinners back on. A spinner that has welded itself is an absolute nightmare. You don't need a dozen whacks with the lead hammer either, just a couple of taps and the sound will tell you it's tight. Then safety wire them. |
Good, sound advice, thank you ... any recommendations regarding the type/brand of anti-seize lube?
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| patrickt |
10-29-2007 11:43 AM |
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Originally Posted by Bx1
Good, sound advice, thank you ... any recommendations regarding the type/brand of anti-seize lube?
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I think I use "Spinner-Ease" (Finishline?), but I think any premium anti-seize is probably fine so long as you regularly apply it. |
Guys, would recommend the following as it has saved me from the problems I inherited. At least once a year off with the wheels, clean the hub threads as well as wheel threads wheel backs and pin drive holes with a solvent. Recoat all with a thin layer of anti seize ( I use NAPA...works fine) tighten knock ons with proper hameer and re safety wire two ears. Good to go! J Bo
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| 65cobra1 |
10-29-2007 02:03 PM |
Thanks to all for the info...I'll put once-a-year anti-seize on the maintenance list.
"...and re safety wire two ears. Good to go! J Bo"
Just curious but did you mean you safety wire TWO ears?
Thanks again,
Ivan
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| patrickt |
10-29-2007 02:08 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 65cobra1
Just curious but did you mean you safety wire TWO ears?
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I only safety wire one, as you can see below, but if I had a second wire going to one of the other two "ears" of the spinner, I think that is what he meant.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...0/117_1773.JPG |
| patrickt |
10-29-2007 02:23 PM |
Speaking of Safety Wire...
If you want to go overboard on the safety wire, you can always safety wire your oil filter like I do. If you have ever in your life had an oil filter wiggle loose while driving, you will forever safety wire them.:rolleyes:
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...fety_wired.JPG |
| RedBarchetta |
10-29-2007 02:37 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
I think I use "Spinner-Ease" (Finishline?)
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Not Finishline, but sold through Cobra Valley. Awesome stuff and a little goes a long way. I also use it on spark plug threads.
http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr...innereaze.html
-Dean |
| patrickt |
10-29-2007 04:08 PM |
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Originally Posted by RedBarchetta
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Yep, that's it and that's where I got it.:) |
safety wire two ears and use a safety wire tool . Make the wire relatively tight. Safety wire is not designed to be a "tell" of a loose knock on, but to PREVENT a knock on from "walking" off
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| patrickt |
10-30-2007 07:22 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by JBo
... but to PREVENT a knock on from "walking" off
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"Walking," as opposed to "wiggling.";) |
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