H: Hubs, Wheels and Tyres H23 Speedo Gear

[Alyson]

So, mounted a really nice set of Prince drums to my 20" wheel and it's time to set the H23 in place. Is there a right/wrong way to do this ? Just hammer
punch it in place ? It's going onto a nice, used, wheel assembly I've been saving for this moment in time. Warm up the hub prior to punching or do it cold ?
Again, thanks in advance, Alyson

 

[bmetcalf]

Warming the hub would expand it, not what you want. I think I used a 2 or 3" pipe nipple to tap mine on, maybe not really needed. I think it is flush, but haven't looked lately.

 

[Robert Watson]

I recall just tapping them into place, if they feel a bit loose going on, a drop of loctite wouldn't go amiss, plus, although others will no doubt tell horror stories, I have never heard of one coming loose!

 

[Alyson]

Thank You Bruce, Thank You Robert. The H23 was tight to go on the hub, so I heated the H23 slightly and tapped it on. Nice fit. I'll grab a punch and stake the ring gear in place.

 

[Alyson]

Warming the hub would expand it, not what you want. I think I used a 2 or 3" pipe nipple to tap mine on, maybe not really needed. I think it is flush, but haven't looked lately.

Yes, almost flush

 

[Black Flash]

Heat the ring on the oven plate till the grease on the rings starts smoking. Using pliers drop it on the machined hub flange, cool it down with a wet rag to stop the wheel bearing grease turn runny, job done.