SPF spinners

[JCoop]

Originally Posted by Flyin_Freddie

Safety wire should be installed as if it were trying to pull the knock off loose...not trying to prevent it from loosening. In this manner, you can check the wire for slack...indicating the knock off has loosened...and then whack your knock off a couple of time with your lead hammer to retighten it.

Bob Olthoff

Mmmm...This is contrary to what I've been told, and seen on cars from assemblers like HRE, Snakepit, and his son Dennis' shop. I was told safety-wire to prevent loosening with a bit of slack, and check before every ride. Evidence of tightening requires a whack to the rear and re-wiring.
In fact, ERA has the procedure on their site:http://www.erareplicas.com/427man/wheels/index.htm

[Bob In Ct]

Two full revolutions following contact? Not possible on my Trigos. At best it's maybe 10 degrees.

Bob

[Bob In Ct]

I always wire with a bit of slack so as to indicate loosening. That being said, I've never had a spinner loosen. As a matter of fact, if they're are left alone for too long, they become welded on.

Bob

[WildBill1965]

Get in the glove box and read the owners manual!

[mk2gt40]

It`s a bit tight in here. Can I read it in the trunk rather?
Ross

[patrickt]

You know it's slow when you guys resurrect a two and half year old thread on which way spinners tighten.