Thread: split rim bolts

Originally Posted by groucho

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

What were you thinking?

That is far too logcal to come out of the UK!

The Brits can't even use the same length studs in the top of the swivel housing or same length bolts in the water pump.

Sorry just gave my self an uppercut

Was it BSF or NF?

When me eyes stop counter rotating i'll tell ya

Originally Posted by groucho

Regarding the thread type for L/R split rims.
The Yanks used whe same wheel nuts for the rims as to the wheel to the hub, standardising parts.
Now were the Poms clever enough to use the same wheel nuts to rim/ hub fit
??????????

If I read the Parts Book correctly - no, a different sized wheel brace was supplied to fit the nuts of the divided rim wheels. Part No 237421. The wheel nut wheel brace for the 80" is Part No 274433.

Bob

Originally Posted by bobslandies

If I read the Parts Book correctly - no, a different sized wheel brace was supplied to fit the nuts of the divided rim wheels. Part No 237421. The wheel nut wheel brace for the 80" is Part No 274433.

Bob

It is likely that this was deliberate to try and ensure that the user thinks before undoing the split rim bolts. There is a long history of injuries and fatalities from people undoing split rim bolts without ensuring the tyre is completely deflated first.

John

woww 30 psi and a massive lump of steel smack bang in your face! ouch

G'day,

Apologies for the lateness with the pics, but here they are!
Cheers,

Chris

PS. these are off my 1950 split rims.