[C320-list] Wheel questions

[David Gleason]

Chris:

1.  How far out of alignment is the wheel?  Minor adjustments can be made
by adjusting the length of the cable where it joins the quadrant.  For a
major adjustment I suspect you would need to relieve the tension on the
cables, lift the chain out of the sprocket, center the wheel, reposition
the chain and re tension the cables.

2.  On Proud Mary, I have applied some grease to the shaft and hub of the
wheel.  I tighten the nut just enough so that it is more than hand tight.
 I have no problem removing the wheel.  During winter lay up, I remove
the wheel and take it home to protect the leather cover from the freezing
elements.  Like any metal to metal contact, the longer they are in
contact with each other, the more trouble you are likely to experience.

Dave Gleason
Proud Mary, #150

On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 20:34:11 -0500 "Chris Block ..._/\)..._/\)"
<cblock at austin.rr.com> writes:
> I installed a folding wheel yesterday and it brought up a few 
> questions:
> 
> 1. If I need to realign the wheel, what is the best way?  The hub 
> does unbolt from the spokes, but is there a way to do it with the 
> internal chain or cables?
> 
> 2. The original wheel did not come off easy.  It took more than a 
> few taps with a rubber mallet.  How are we supposed to get the wheel 
> off in a hurry during an emergency?
> 
> 3. Anyone need a non folding wheel?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Chris
> Amore #139
> 
>