Mystery Hubs

[dog107]

I'm trying to identify the hubs my trailer runs on. The trailer is of undetermined manufacture but runs well behind my jeep. I have just rebuilt the trailer but I'm reluctant to split the hubs until I can get some maintenance information.

 

 

 

 

The thread of the studs appears to be 1/2 inch BSF. With the pitch at about 2 7/8ths and the Diameter at 4".

 

The hubs are braked.

 

Any help will be gratefully received.

 

cheers Michael

[fv1609]

Don't know if this helps you Michael. Although there are 6 studs here, the Trailer, 1/2 Ton, GS, Cargo, 2 Wheeled, No. 1 & 2 looks very similar to yours.

 

[andreadavide]

This look the almost universal layout for a hub, even the front hubs of my Ford model T look the same..

Andrea

[woa2]

All I can tell you is that they are 'Easy Clean' wheels and the 3 lugs are to fit a Hub Cap. Therefore they are off a small car, 1930/40/50? Could be a Ford Pop looking at the hubs.

Edited March 31, 2009 by woa2
Had second thoughts

[dog107]

Hi Guys, Thanks for your comments. I realised as soon fv1609 posted the sectional view that I should have taken the wheel off the hub before I photographed it. So here are some new pics. The brake drum and hub appear to be one piece. The brake actuator is rotary and has a toothed face so it can be mounted in any position. There is no obvious way to adjust the brakes.

 

 

 

 

I'm reluctant to split the hubs as this will mean disturbing the bearings, something I don't want to do until I know how to set them up again.

 

cheers

michael

[Guest catweazle (Banned Member)]

Hi Guys, Thanks for your comments. I realised as soon fv1609 posted the sectional view that I should have taken the wheel off the hub before I photographed it. So here are some new pics. The brake drum and hub appear to be one piece. The brake actuator is rotary and has a toothed face so it can be mounted in any position. There is no obvious way to adjust the brakes.

 

 

 

 

I'm reluctant to split the hubs as this will mean disturbing the bearings, something I don't want to do until I know how to set them up again.

 

cheers

michael

Look the same as my dads pre war Morriss 8,easy clean, werent some ww2 trailers fitted with them Dont like that air gap you have under the spring clamps mate,its only impinging on 2 small areas:shake:

[dog107]

Hi Catweazle, Thanks, I shall see what information I can find about the Morris 8. I noticed the amount of air present under the U blots. It's only obvious from that angle. The packing pieces were a result of the U Bolts being made to long! I shall radius the packing piece and then rebuild it.

 

cheers

michael

[dog107]

Hi, I have had no luck with the Morris Eight path. Does the fact that the brakes are Cable or Rod activated throw any light on the likely origin. Has any one got any information on early British trailer hubs?

 

cheers

Michael