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Ayeeebroitsmatt 02-10-15 09:03 PM

Lock ring problem
 
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The lock ring won't screw on tight. Is thee any way I can fix this

Dan Burkhart 02-10-15 09:05 PM


Originally Posted by Ayeeebroitsmatt (Post 17544609)
The lock ring won't screw on tight. Is thee any way I can fix this

I would try a 1mm spacer behind the cog. It's probably threaded on too far for the lock ring to jam against it. I've seen it before.

FBinNY 02-10-15 09:28 PM

+1

The sprocket must overhang it's thread on the hub so the lockring can tighten directly to it, without bottoming out on the hub shell. Some lockrings are made with an overhang built in, but most need the sprocket to come out to meet them.

Add the spacer in back and all will be OK, though 1mm may not be enough.

Ayeeebroitsmatt 02-10-15 09:29 PM

What if that doesn't work

Ayeeebroitsmatt 02-10-15 09:34 PM

What if it's the threading?

FBinNY 02-10-15 09:35 PM


Originally Posted by Ayeeebroitsmatt (Post 17544680)
What if that doesn't work

Why wouldn't it? But in any case, you cross bridges one at a time as you come to them. The easy test is to place a straight edge against the sprocket, and it shouldn't be able to touch the hub. If you know how to adjust a threadless headset, it's the same principle.

FBinNY 02-10-15 09:37 PM


Originally Posted by Ayeeebroitsmatt (Post 17544698)
What if it's the threading?

What do you mean the threading? If the lockring didn't thread properly, that would be a different issue entirely. You have the wheel not us, so you have to be te eyes and hands. Does the lockring thread on? Is the problem that the lockring doesn't thread on, or that it does, but won't bottom against the sprocket?

BTW- just to be sure we're all on the same page. You are aware that the lockring has a left hand thread, and tightens to the left ---- Aren't you?

Ayeeebroitsmatt 02-10-15 09:46 PM

Yes sir! Sorry i didn't mean no disrespect. And yes the threading is what you guys are talking about.

FBinNY 02-10-15 10:18 PM


Originally Posted by Ayeeebroitsmatt (Post 17544732)
Yes sir! Sorry i didn't mean no disrespect. And yes the threading is what you guys are talking about.

No offense was taken. Hopefully it'll be as simple as we expect.


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