Shimano Freehub rachet malfunction
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Shimano Freehub rachet malfunction
I have a Shimano 7-speed freehub on one of my bikes from the late 1990's that has a fairly high rolling resistance through about 1/4 of its revolution and the rachet also changes pitch.
I'm assuming it's kaput as I don't think there's any way you can service it.
My question:
I looked on ebay and there are multiple different Shimano 7-speed freehubs such as:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
and
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I haven't a clue which one would fit, if either. Suggestions?
I'm assuming it's kaput as I don't think there's any way you can service it.
My question:
I looked on ebay and there are multiple different Shimano 7-speed freehubs such as:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
and
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I haven't a clue which one would fit, if either. Suggestions?
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Can't offer a suggestion without knowing which hub you have. Also, what cassette range are you using?
BTW, try laying your rear wheel flat on a workbench with the freehub facing up and dribble a bunch of light oil into the seam between the stationary core and the rotating outer shell while turning the cogs by hand. See if that corrects the problem.
BTW, try laying your rear wheel flat on a workbench with the freehub facing up and dribble a bunch of light oil into the seam between the stationary core and the rotating outer shell while turning the cogs by hand. See if that corrects the problem.
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Actually, I removed it and immersed it in machine oil while turning and which didn't seem to help.
I don't remember any part numbers or other ID on it. I'll have to check again.
I don't remember any part numbers or other ID on it. I'll have to check again.
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I looked on ebay and there are multiple different Shimano 7-speed freehubs such as:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
and
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I haven't a clue which one would fit, if either. Suggestions?
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
and
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I haven't a clue which one would fit, if either. Suggestions?
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