Does the front hub axle assembly typically found on a '69 have left hand threads? I'm having difficulty removing nut from the axle (sleeve) on the non-brake side. I'm attempting to remove the sleeve/bearing from the brake side. Am I on the right track? Tips? Thanks for the help. Harry
Harry It is a right hand thread (16x1) I normally hold the brake side with channel locks and spin the non brake side with the old 1/2" impact at high speed. CIAO Happy Holidays
Thanks Kip...Now if Santa will just bring me that kick start lever! HO
You are fortunate that you were able to remove at least one side intact, and that being the brake hub side. Now that you have the brake hub off, at least there is something inside which you can grab with Channel Lock pliers, or other, to hold the round piece while you remove the other nut. If it was the other nut which came off (the non-brake hub side), it would be a bit tougher to remove that nut, being that there would only be about 1/4" of fine threads there. Be sure the threads are clean, and use a thread file if necessary. I suggest NEVER-SEIZE or other anti-seize compound, or at least grease on the threads.
Harry It is a right hand thread (16x1) I normally hold the brake side with channel locks and spin the non brake side with the old 1/2" impact at high speed. CIAO Happy Holidays
Thanks Kip...Now if Santa will just bring me that kick start lever! HO
You are fortunate that you were able to remove at least one side intact, and that being the brake hub side. Now that you have the brake hub off, at least there is something inside which you can grab with Channel Lock pliers, or other, to hold the round piece while you remove the other nut. If it was the other nut which came off (the non-brake hub side), it would be a bit tougher to remove that nut, being that there would only be about 1/4" of fine threads there. Be sure the threads are clean, and use a thread file if necessary. I suggest NEVER-SEIZE or other anti-seize compound, or at least grease on the threads.