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Pete Twissell:
What was the failure mode? Looks like the bearing carrier (stub axle) judging by the fact that I can't see it where it should be in the pics.

Re. Freewheeling hubs, I suspect there may be as many occasions when frewheeling hubs could prevent an accident. I wouldn't condemn them on the basis of a single incident, certainly not when that incident involves the failure of a funamental component.

jaa:
if anyone needs any help in or around the stoke-on-trent area ( I live not far from jn 15 m6 and right by the A50 ) I have a service van full of tools jacks and oils

hobbit:
Same here I live off J26 M1, with tools & access to some recovery gear, & later a trailer, More than this I'm usually around locally, so could be helpful. If you have a vehicle full of people & find yourself stranded on the hard shoulder in the rain, waiting for recovery. I can move the people to cover in the vehicle or to a nearby services until you are recoverd, or tow you to the services if possible

Kev

matthew:

--- Quote from: "Pete Twissell" ---What was the failure mode? Looks like the bearing carrier (stub axle) judging by the fact that I can't see it where it should be in the pics.
--- End quote ---


What I think happened is that the outer bearing failed and broke up allowing the hub to ride over it. It's got a fairly early salisbury axle with a smaller outer bearing on it.


--- Quote ---Re. Freewheeling hubs, I suspect there may be as many occasions when frewheeling hubs could prevent an accident. I wouldn't condemn them on the basis of a single incident, certainly not when that incident involves the failure of a funamental component.
--- End quote ---


I'm not sure where they could prevent an accident? I generally don't particularly like them, and have never found that they make any difference to fuel consumption. My 88" has a pair and I've experimented with them in and out and can't see any advantage in them.

malich:
Rear diff went bang with FWH turn off I was on a slope I had to hold the landi via foot brakes until traffic had past me then reverse into the kerb turn FWH on and limp home.   [/img]

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