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Rear hub assembly series 2 vs 2a differences
By: pintofale Date: August 29, 2017, 4:41 am
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I need to replace the n/s rear hub assy on my 1959 series 2
(2286 88") as three of the drive flange threads are now mullered
and the other three keep working loose.
I can find only a 2A/3 part, 217423, online. I suspect the only
difference is the wheel stud size, and I am happy to go with the
later studs/nuts. Anyone aware of any other differences?
Cheers.
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Re: Rear hub assembly series 2 vs 2a differences
By: Redwinch Date: August 29, 2017, 9:15 am
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Wheel stud size should be ok, only changed to metric on late
series 3, yours should be 9/16 BSF (I think)
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Re: Rear hub assembly series 2 vs 2a differences
By: pintofale Date: August 30, 2017, 2:38 am
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Yes I think you're right, it was the nut outer diameter which
changed not the thread.
So what is the difference between an early hub and a 2a/3 hub?
There is definitely a different part number.
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Re: Rear hub assembly series 2 vs 2a differences
By: w3526602 Date: September 3, 2017, 3:25 am
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Hi,
The S2 had 9/16" screw-in studs (chewing gum was optional).
The S2A had 9/16" splined studs, not sure when they changed.
Later S2A and S3 had 16mm splined studs, not sure when the
changed. 9/16" brake drums may not fit over 16mm studs. Drill!
New brake drums are probably 16mm, so will fit over 9/16" studs.
Later S3 hubs had inner and outer bearings that are the same
size, not sure when they changed.
It is possible to drill the chewed-up thread to 9/16", and pull
a splined stud in. I would not advise doing this on more than
one stud per hub, unless you have a well equipped workshop.
There are other factors to consider, come back if you decide to
go the drilling route.
602
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Re: Rear hub assembly series 2 vs 2a differences
By: pintofale Date: September 4, 2017, 6:27 am
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Ok, thanks 602, I have ordered one and it comes with studs
fitted anyway so it should just go ok.
It's the drive flange holes which are buggered on mine not the
wheel studs, not sure I would be so happy driving it with
buggered wheel studs!
#Post#: 102519--------------------------------------------------
Re: Rear hub assembly series 2 vs 2a differences
By: w3526602 Date: September 5, 2017, 3:07 am
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Hi Pinto,
I did raise my eyebrows when you said you were driving on one
stud ... but none of my business ... can you wait while I get my
camera?
Do not bin your old hubs. They can be fixed with Hellicoils ...
and some Land Rover parts are getting difficult to find, so
silly prices. Brake pedal boxes, for instance, are ALL dying at
the same time.
602
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Re: Rear hub assembly series 2 vs 2a differences
By: pintofale Date: September 5, 2017, 4:15 am
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I've already tried Helicoil inserts but it didn't go too well.
They were all ok at first but a few cycles of bolts in/out has
left two of the three unusable. I think they are probably a
good solution if you are not going to keep whipping the bolts in
and out all the time.
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