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Front wheel Axle

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:10 am
by eddd
Hi After some help again please. On my front wheel hub diagram there is a felt cover washer 23x42x4 and a bearing protector washer dimensions not given.
Has any one got the dimensions for the cover washer and also replaced a felt washer recently. Thanks I am in the Uk and the bike is a 450 Jupiter.

Thanks

Mike

Re: Front wheel Axle

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:41 am
by JimF
Hi Mike,

If I recall correctly the felt washer and bearing protector washer date back to the days of unsealed bearings.

I think that with today's sealed bearings these washer parts are no longer required.

If you have replaced your bearings with sealed ones you may not need the parts you are writing about. I am hoping someone else can confirm this.

Jim

Re: Front wheel Axle

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:16 am
by Ventodue
Glad you said it, Jim, 'cos that's what I seem to remember too, without entirely trusting my memory ... :?.

Anyone else able to confirm/deny?

Craig

Re: Front wheel Axle

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:55 am
by Jordan
I also don't remember enough to be confident.
If installing sealed bearings, and it's contemplated to remove a redundant steel washer, its thickness may have to be taken into account?
I can't help by referring to my brake, as it's an unusual 4LS type.

Re: Front wheel Axle

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:20 pm
by machten
Is this the felt washer you are asking about?

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Kev

Re: Front wheel Axle

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:59 pm
by eddd
Thanks for your help guys after changing to sealed bearings and re- assembling I have needed to put a 4mm spacer in between the right fork leg and the hub. It all seems to be true and aligned so let's how it works.
Thanks again

Mike

Re: Front wheel Axle

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:16 pm
by ssmith996
This post has just helped me with my 1962 Monza. Thanks to all who have given advice on the felt and washer plate! :) :D