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Bikes: 1982 Trek 930R Custom, '91 Diamondback Ascent w/ XT, XTR updates, Fuji Team Pro CF road flyer, Specialized Sirrus Gravel Convert, '09 Comencal Meta 5.5 XC, '02 Marin MBX500, '84 Gitane Criterium bike
What brand of hub? is there a brand name, or any numbers stamped in the center of the hub body? front, or rear hub?
and a 27" WHEEL says that it's more likely from the 70's, or even earlier.
and you NEED the CORRECT cones and matching size of bearing balls.... sounds kinda like you are trying to stuff a rear axle SET into a FRONT axle... bad idea!