studequest Posted September 11, 2020 Report Posted September 11, 2020 WHO OUT THERE HAS HALIBRANDS WITH SPINNERS THAT HAVE FLOWN OFF? My former owner lost one and I lost another Real Rodders wheels says this was original design held on by an O ring You can 1) Get Acquarium sealer and put 2 dabs inside 2) Get a Bigger O ring My solution... LIKE AMERICAN RACING WITH SPINNERS.. DRILL AND USE A SET SCREW WEIGH IN AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JLBKY Posted September 13, 2020 Report Posted September 13, 2020 I have original Halibrand 5 Spoke wheels ( Not the OEM Option Wheel, and not the reproduction wheel ) , with screw on TriBars, on my car for approx 20 years, and never have had a problem with the TriBar becoming loose, much less , falling off. My experience has been that they are on very tight, and require a lot of effort to remove. I usually replace the "O" ring, if I remove the wheel. I'd suggest that you experiment with different thickness "O" rings. John
studequest Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Posted September 13, 2020 John when you say screw on Tribars.. you are not talking about threaded? The original design is just pressed in with an O ring.correct The repro wheels with Tri Bars are press in. This would be the second time a tribar came off on this car. (I just bought it and I dont know if it is the same wheel where the TriBar flew off) Even the producer of Real Rodders wheels suggested using Aquarium Glue or a thicker O ring. I understand the reason for not using a set screw in that the position of the TriBar could block the lug nut for extracting the wheel.. but on this particular wheel the system failed I also learned that according to the producer of the wheel he was "unaware" of this occurrence... but it must have happened to others It could be the center of the hub is not machined so well for this particular wheel? A set screw would never be noticeable and there would be no chance for failure
Avanti83 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Posted September 13, 2020 I agree with the set screw idea. While the spinner may block the nuts it would be a simple task to just carry an Allen wrench and remove the spinner first.
JLBKY Posted September 13, 2020 Report Posted September 13, 2020 Yes, the TriBar on my Halibrand wheels is threaded and screws on and has an "O" ring as well. I was not aware that the Real Rodder Wheels "Spinners" just push on and use an "O" ring to retain the Spinner. No wonder they come off. Knowing what I know now, I'd say "Set Screw" as well. IF you would like a photos of my Halibrand Wheel and Screw on Tribar, just let me know. John
studequest Posted September 14, 2020 Author Report Posted September 14, 2020 yes JOhn please send them to me thanks Keith
BillyBob Posted September 15, 2020 Report Posted September 15, 2020 I understand the new spinner is of different design/construction. Call Real Rodders 805.402.2212 for details. Am also under impression there's a Canadian source. Have no details.
JLBKY Posted September 15, 2020 Report Posted September 15, 2020 Here are the photos of the Halibrand wheels on my '63, with the screw on TriBar. Hope this helps you get to a solution. John [img]https://i.imgur.com/zQQMZJi.jpg?1[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/A5toOLl.jpg?1[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/8a6VYTM.jpg?1[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/lkDYo7N.jpg?1[/img]
JLBKY Posted September 15, 2020 Report Posted September 15, 2020 Well, I just checked to see if the photos posted ok............and they Did Not. Always worked in the past. I'll have to think about this. John
studequest Posted September 15, 2020 Author Report Posted September 15, 2020 Can you post them as jpeg and email them to me kwahl@san.rr.com
Avanti83 Posted September 15, 2020 Report Posted September 15, 2020 Just copy them from above into your browser to view or post the original on the site by clicking on other media in the lower right hand corner and into "insert image into URL"
JLBKY Posted September 16, 2020 Report Posted September 16, 2020 12 hours ago, studequest said: Can you post them as jpeg and email them to me kwahl@san.rr.com I sent the photos to your E-mail address
JLBKY Posted September 17, 2020 Report Posted September 17, 2020 Can you post them here on the Forum? Obviously, I don't know how to do it.
studequest Posted September 17, 2020 Author Report Posted September 17, 2020 WHAT AM I POSTING? ANYWAY... WE PUT IN 1/4 20 SET SCREWS THEY WILL NEVER COME OFF
studequest Posted September 17, 2020 Author Report Posted September 17, 2020 John if you sent the individual pictures to my email I did not receive them I can post them if you send them I did get this one picture
JLBKY Posted September 18, 2020 Report Posted September 18, 2020 I sent the E-mail again. I looked at all 4 before sending, and all 4 opened. John
studequest Posted September 18, 2020 Author Report Posted September 18, 2020 John.. what email address did you send them to and what was your email so I can search for it Keirh
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