What is wrong with here?

[formariz 12,069]

So I noticed yesterday while mowing that there was a squeak coming from one of the rear wheels on my 8 speed C120. Upon inspection I see that hub is now rubbing against transmission case on left side. It was about 1-1/2” away like the other side. Wheel is now fully under fender. Seems like I have to take this transmission apart now. Any ideas as to what happened?

[ebinmaine 74,058]

Is the axle sticking out that same 1 1/2" on the outside of the hub? 

 

Perhaps the hub has loosened and slid inward...

[ri702bill 9,835]

Cas - the hub has "walked" inward, most likely due to an issue with the fit of the woodruff key and the slot in the hub. Is the keyway wallowed out??

Edited 18 hours ago by ri702bill

[formariz 12,069]

Didn’t even think of that. Checking that now. I recently put weights on it. Perhaps that contribute to it or I forgot to tighten something. Forgetting stuff has been an everyday occurrence lately.

[ri702bill 9,835]

Ah, yes... the price of living this long!

[ebinmaine 74,058]

4 minutes ago, formariz said:

Didn’t even think of that. Checking that now. I recently put weights on it. Perhaps that contribute to it or I forgot to tighten something. Forgetting stuff has been an everyday occurrence lately.

 

The weight likely didn't cause the issue directly. 

I run both fluid filled tires and steel weights on Cinnamon Horse C160-8. 

Hubs are tight. 

 

You probably should replace the set screws. They're limited use.  

 

 

 

[953 nut 61,440]

4 minutes ago, formariz said:

Forgetting stuff has been an everyday occurrence lately.

I haven't forgotten anything, everything is in there someplace,         my memory is prefect,       but my retrieval mechanism leaves a bit to be desired.

[formariz 12,069]

That was it I. I forgot to tighten the set screws. love you guys. Instant tech support and reassurance for a tired mind.Too much going on here health wise. Can’t think straight most of the times to the point that I am becoming dangerous. 

[Handy Don 14,450]

Just be thankful the hub walked inward and not the other way!

[Lee1977 7,338]

Wheel weights put extra stress on hubs. After sliding it back out and tighten it, does it have two set screws my C-120 just had one, The second helps a lot. Replace the key with a new one also helps. 

I added a two piece collar behind the hub on my 312-8 help keep it in place.

 

  We miss you, drop in more often.

Edited 17 hours ago by Lee1977

[953 nut 61,440]

46 minutes ago, formariz said:

Too much going on here health wise. Can’t think straight most of the times to the point that I am becoming dangerous. 

We are here to support you in any way we can. Doesn't have to be Wheel Horse related, please keep in contact with us.

[ri702bill 9,835]

When there are two setscrews on a hub, I remove the one NOT over the keyway  and withe the hub flush and the other setscrew tight, I use the tap drill (5/16") to go thru the hole to dimple the axle to a full drill point. reinstalling the setscrew does two things - the tip is below flush on the shaft to prevent walking. The same does not raise a burr to allow hub removal easier in the future.... IF there is only one setscrew, I add a second when the hub is off.

Edited 11 hours ago by ri702bill

[Pullstart 67,623]

I’m glad you forgot to tighten that set screw Cas!  It makes my day to hear from you!