i recently bought a set of old "racing hart" 2 piece wheels, i cant get them apart with a wrench and no access to air tools (would taht even be wise at all?)
this is the first time i have dealt with a 2 piece wheel and i dont know if im being an idiot and missing something, or if it just needs some pb blaster and more elbow grease or what...
can anyone help me out?
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Modified by d!ck at 4:56 PM 6/7/2006
2 piece wheels: best way to take them apart?
Re: 2 piece wheels: best way to take them apart? (d!ck)
no air tools, you will kill your rims.
they are torqued down to ridiculously low amt (like 10-12 ft/lb). The rivets will probably also need to be replaced since most of them are seized/rusted by now.
It's not that easy, and you can **** things up really fast. Take it to a shop that does this stuff.
they are torqued down to ridiculously low amt (like 10-12 ft/lb). The rivets will probably also need to be replaced since most of them are seized/rusted by now.
It's not that easy, and you can **** things up really fast. Take it to a shop that does this stuff.
YUP!SR_Smith wrote:Never intended to be taken apart by the commonfolk..
Re: (d!ck)
just get 2 ratchets, and dont slowly force them off, you gotta kindof jerk it so it breaks loose without torquing off.
Re: (d!ck)
You should also re seal after taking the two halves apart.d!ck wrote:thanks a whole heap guys!
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Re: (d!ck)
What is the problem? Just undo all the bolts, take it apart.
I highly doubt discount will do it for you.
I highly doubt discount will do it for you.
Re: (naed240sx)
Searching sure goes a long way huh? haha, good job naed240sx!naed240sx wrote:http://wheelspecs.com/forums/s...=2396
i cant get wheelspecs thru my work's connection, its blocked for some reason. i searched when i originally posted this, and then again before i updated today. can anyone find a thread on nico that has the info or tell me wtf the link says?
im moving again and so no internet @ home until they hook it up at the new apt.
thanks
im moving again and so no internet @ home until they hook it up at the new apt.
thanks
Re: (d!ck)
"I would recommend building the wheels "dry", and then sealing them. Before you assemble the wheels, clean off all of the old sealer with a wire brush. I also like to clean the mating surfaces with Laquer Thinner before assembling the wheels, to remove any residue or skin oils.d!ck wrote:i cant get wheelspecs thru my work's connection, its blocked for some reason. i searched when i originally posted this, and then again before i updated today. can anyone find a thread on nico that has the info or tell me wtf the link says?
im moving again and so no internet @ home until they hook it up at the new apt.
thanks
Be sure to consult the wheel manufacturer on the assembly fastener torque specification, and hand torque the wheels (in a criss-cross pattern to start) to this setting.
Clean the split area with Laquer Thinner again, let dry completely, and seal with regular 100% RTV Silicone- the clear variety lets you inspect for bubbles or potential defects. You don't need to lay on a huge bead of the stuff- all you are trying to do is seal the area where air might escape. If you put on a huge, thick bead, you might actually damage the seal during the tire mounting procedure.
Let the Silicone dry for approximately 24 hours before mounting a tire. "Airing up" a tire before the Silicone is dry could cause the seal to blow-out!!
Have fun... and take your time!!"