Replacing pulley bolts
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I used new chromed grade eight bolts, re-tapped the hub threads, cleaned all of the threads with electrical contact cleaner, applied red loc-tite , torqued to 60 ft lbs, and no problems since.
Some info from other threads below, click on the blue arrow to see the whole thread.
Some info from other threads below, click on the blue arrow to see the whole thread.
Are you sure the threads are missing, or is the first half inch a counter bored hole?
I've heard of this happening before and it is usually after someone puts a new pulley or pulley cover on, as well as ones that have it all original.
I wonder if you have an original untouched bike and verify the pulley bolts torque with a torque wrench that you inadvertently move the bolt which would break that Loc-Tite and cause the bolt to eventually back out.
Which ever way you go (new wheel or not), get new grade eight bolts and clean all your threads with electrical contact or brake cleaner, or any other solvent that doesn't leave a residue, use red Loc-Tite and torque the bolts once.
I've heard of this happening before and it is usually after someone puts a new pulley or pulley cover on, as well as ones that have it all original.
I wonder if you have an original untouched bike and verify the pulley bolts torque with a torque wrench that you inadvertently move the bolt which would break that Loc-Tite and cause the bolt to eventually back out.
Which ever way you go (new wheel or not), get new grade eight bolts and clean all your threads with electrical contact or brake cleaner, or any other solvent that doesn't leave a residue, use red Loc-Tite and torque the bolts once.
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