Author Topic: Seal surface fix for aluminum hub. (Read 2858 times)

hickwheeler · « **on:** November 03, 2016, 09:06:05 PM »

Picked up a lone star axle. The seal surface on the sprocket hub was grooved. So decided to see if I could fix it. This is what I started with.

This is the speedi sleeve from Napa I used.

This is the end result.

The sleeve has a flange on it for install. Had to remove the flange to get it on the last little bit. Hope this might help someone.

thesmith87250r · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2016, 11:25:00 PM »

Yup thats one way or ya can put in a lathe an cut it down an use the replacement sleeve rpm sells . Its alot thicker then a speedi sleeve

hickwheeler · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2016, 11:34:43 PM »

Just figured I would give it a shot. I did not want to take it to a lathe. Just an option for people.

Skeans1 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2016, 12:16:26 AM »

Third option would be build it up with weld and re turn the piece as well.

hickwheeler · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2016, 12:31:27 AM »

Only problem with that is you are still using the soft aluminum for sealing surface

The norm · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2016, 12:37:48 AM »

The aluminum would be even softer after welding