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Rear Hub Bearing Nut
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 5:35 pm
by moggyvirgin
Hi Guys,
Can anyone tell me the correct size socket to fit the rear hub bearing nut so I can go and buy one.
Cheers, Steve
Re: Rear Hub Bearing Nut
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:30 pm
by amgrave
1-7/8" AF fits OK, thats what I used. They are expensive I got mine on a special offer from Baconsdozen. Google it.
Re: Rear Hub Bearing Nut
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:35 pm
by philthehill
http://www.baconsdozen.co.uk/tools/ImperialAF.htm#Hub
The three offered are all 3/4" square drive.
If you do decide to buy a socket go for the six sided variety as you will get a better grip on the nut which is very thin.
This is a better bet:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR- ... 3d042dde70
or this - I bought one of these spanners quite recently from Australia.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rear-hub-nut- ... 27fb1e06ce
The loading on the nut with the two above spanners is in the correct plane - with the socket the face that fits over the nut is usually recessed and needs to be ground flat so as to grip the nut without rounding the corners - not so with the two spanners above.
Even though I have the correct and ground socket the two spanners above are a much better bet.
The 1 - 7/8" A/F spanner is usually supplied in 3/4" square drive so you will need access to a 3/4" drive socket set or a 1/2" to 3/4" adapter. I have the adapter as I have little use for a 3/4" drive socket set.
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Re: Rear Hub Bearing Nut
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:15 pm
by moggyvirgin
Thanks for your quick replies guys. Phil I'll be ordering one of those spanners tomorrow, thanks again.
Steve
Re: Rear Hub Bearing Nut
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:53 am
by peterdjon
Hi Steve, I struggled for ages with sockets on hub nuts and before I did any more damage I ordered one of the Aussie spanners. Brilliant! Nuts loosened easily with a bit of hammer assistance. Good service from the supplier. Cheers, Peter.
Re: Rear Hub Bearing Nut
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:27 pm
by ColinChandler
I can vouch for the Australian spanner too. So much easier with the right tool.
Best wishes, Colin.
Re: Rear Hub Bearing Nut
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:57 pm
by HarryMango
moggyvirgin wrote:Hi Guys,
Can anyone tell me the correct size socket to fit the rear hub bearing nut so I can go and buy one.
Cheers, Steve
The correct size socket / spanner is actually 1 & 1/8 Whitworth but as others have said 1 & 7/8 AF is a good fit
Rog
Re: Rear Hub Bearing Nut
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:05 am
by philthehill