Thread: Free wheel hubs

There are a number of different brands and models to fit Series Landrovers - some are little more than scrap value, even when new. I do not know how big demand is for them, but I doubt it is all that high. Their advantage is only marginal in my view.

A strip and clean up and inspection should show the condition pretty clearly - they will incorporate a dog clutch of some kind and a bearing between the body and the bit that has the splines. If nothing is missing or broken, and the bearing turns smoothly, and the engagement mechanism moves correctly, it is probably OK.

John

It depends a bit on the make. If they are Cutlas Powerlock I might be interested in buying them. They should have a brand name on them if they're going to be worth anything, I think. The url: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hubs But Were Afraid to Ask shows what the Cutlas hubs look like. They're simple, solid and effective except for the nylon bearing (I've replaced mine with home-made double sliding brass bearings - much better)

196? SWB Series IIA

cheers
John