Originally Posted by
graywolf
I think it is time for photos. You may have something more exotic than a SA AW hub there.
I think its the basic. I'll try to take pictures tonight.
But here's something interesting I saw on Sheldon Brown. I think whoever had it reassembled it backwards. I'll try tinkering with it tonight. Worst case scenario, new rear wheel from Sheldon Brown Harris -- it comes with cabling, shifter, etc...everything I kinda need anyway.
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When you remove and re-install a 3-speed rear wheel, pay particular attention to the axle washers. The axles are flatted, and there are special
anti-rotation washers keyed to the flats on the axles. These washers have tabs that must face into the drop-outs to help keep the axle from twisting under load. The axle nuts are easy to strip because of the interrupted threads on the flatted axle, so you should lubricate them with medium-to heavy oil or grease. They do have to be tightened quite securely.
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