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Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 10:07 am
by henryford2
Looking to buy a set of safety hubs for a large drum axle with wire wheels. Looking through the vendors offerings I've notice some differences between designs. I'm soliciting people to share their experiences and opinions, pros and cons on those that they may be familiar with.
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This is the Stoltz (Model T Ranch), 2 "O" rings and a needle roller bearing (is this necessary and a good application for this type of bearing) and a wide groove to I assume allow the "stub" to move both radially and length wise? It appears from their catalog pictures that both Lang's and Snyders carry the Stoltz hub.
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This offering is from MAC's a single "O" ring, no needle bearing (?) and a narrower groove.
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I believe this to be a McEachern hub, no needle bearing, no groove. I know there is quite a controversy between locking the hub in tight and allowing it to float.

Not aware of any others out there. Thanks

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 10:32 am
by Henry K. Lee
Sent you an email Joe.

Hank

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 10:34 am
by Dan McEachern
Joe- - I got your e-mail. Will respond today. Dan

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:17 am
by Les Schubert
I have made my own for many years. I have always let them float. If you actually torque off/ break a axle the friction of the close fit (about.002-.004 clearances) to the tube along with the O ring will easily keep the wheel in place while you stop. Just my opinion.
Now I just might install a set screw in a installation I’m doing this winter as it will have a Bailey locking differential, so you wouldn’t immediately know if you broke a axle!!

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:52 am
by kelly mt
I'm running a set of Stoltz hubs on my Roadster. No issues, work great.

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:28 pm
by henryford2
Thanks everyone, bought a pair from Dan.

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:25 pm
by Mark oconnor
I have a McEachern hub on my T. I have oil leaking out onto my brakes. What kind of seal does this have, and how do I get to it. I removed the Allen head set screw from the axle housing. I can't pull the hub out

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:24 pm
by henryford2
I'm sure Dan can supply you with the correct part number on the seal. As far as not being able to get the hub out perhaps whoever installed the hubs allowed the set screws to score the hub preventing it from pulling out? Again Dan would be of more help and can be contacted through the site. Good luck, Joe

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:29 pm
by Philip
I made my own if I make any more I will tap the flange holes and bolt them from the outside
Philip.

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:17 pm
by Nv Bob
I put in 3 sets on Dan's Mceachern one with stock brakes wood wheels one set on Brid havens brakes with dayton wires
And cueently set on Mclaren wire and custom drum brakes
After i installed everything o drill the grease cup hole into the hub and bolt and jam nut setup hold it
There an O ring and inner surface has neopreme seal
Never had any trouble

Re: Safety Hub Options Preference and Opinions

Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:20 am
by Dan McEachern
Mark- if you need help send me an e-mail. dmcgears@yahoo.com. Did you get the wheel hub loose from the axle taper? if so, the wheel should slide out. Dan