Problem with internal gear hub
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Problem with internal gear hub
Recently I disassembled, cleaned and greased Nexus 7 hub. After riding I noticed that 1,2 gears not engaging, 3 sometimes works and 7 gear feels more like 5. Not sure what's wrong, I have suspicion about pawls in one part facing in two directions and actually gears on right side from coaster brake are not rotating, here's photo. I used graphite grease, can it's thickness be problem?
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If you used grease anywhere except the two weight supporting bearings, then yes, is might be the main problem.
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Recently I disassembled, cleaned and greased Nexus 7 hub. After riding I noticed that 1,2 gears not engaging, 3 sometimes works and 7 gear feels more like 5. Not sure what's wrong, I have suspicion about pawls in one part facing in two directions and actually gears on right side from coaster brake are not rotating, here's photo. I used graphite grease, can it's thickness be problem?

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Dan B. is my go to guy on IGH hubs. He services these routinely whereas these days I do one once in a blue moon (if that often).
So he may be able to offer a diagnosis based on the pairs of gears lost, but I'm not.
OTOH grease on then internals can cause all sorts of issues, and complicate or mask any other causes. So I pointed out one issue, which may or may not be "THE" issue, or there may be other issues, but a proper approach is to address known causes before exploring possible unknown causes.
Look up some of Dan's videos and do a degrease and oil dip, then reassemble and see what you have (or don't).
So he may be able to offer a diagnosis based on the pairs of gears lost, but I'm not.
OTOH grease on then internals can cause all sorts of issues, and complicate or mask any other causes. So I pointed out one issue, which may or may not be "THE" issue, or there may be other issues, but a proper approach is to address known causes before exploring possible unknown causes.
Look up some of Dan's videos and do a degrease and oil dip, then reassemble and see what you have (or don't).
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Dan B. is my go to guy on IGH hubs. He services these routinely whereas these days I do one once in a blue moon (if that often).
So he may be able to offer a diagnosis based on the pairs of gears lost, but I'm not.
OTOH grease on then internals can cause all sorts of issues, and complicate or mask any other causes. So I pointed out one issue, which may or may not be "THE" issue, or there may be other issues, but a proper approach is to address known causes before exploring possible unknown causes.
Look up some of Dan's videos and do a degrease and oil dip, then reassemble and see what you have (or don't).
So he may be able to offer a diagnosis based on the pairs of gears lost, but I'm not.
OTOH grease on then internals can cause all sorts of issues, and complicate or mask any other causes. So I pointed out one issue, which may or may not be "THE" issue, or there may be other issues, but a proper approach is to address known causes before exploring possible unknown causes.
Look up some of Dan's videos and do a degrease and oil dip, then reassemble and see what you have (or don't).
I hope to get to that one day, but it takes time, which these days is a precious commodity.
all that to say I don't really have an answer in this case.
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Clean out the grease, oil the gears, and give it a ride...
Clean out the grease, oil the gears, and give it a ride...
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I fixed that problem, probably something wrong was with core shifting mechanism. Still I feel little speed difference in gear 6 and 7, also 1-2 but maybe that's normal.
Other problem I noticed that there is somekind chirp sound in hub when pedaling, especially on lower gears. Maybe it's a problem with worn bearing cup and cone as ball bearings are loose?
Other problem I noticed that there is somekind chirp sound in hub when pedaling, especially on lower gears. Maybe it's a problem with worn bearing cup and cone as ball bearings are loose?
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