phreak97 wrote:
taper rollers push outwards from the middle, I dont see them meeting in the middle being a huge issue so long as the rollers are seated in the correct position on their races (no slack) and not being crushed (not overtightened).
ball bearings are a different story, they need their races to be held in place from both sides.
in any case, the nut is designed so that if the split pin breaks it will just overtighten itself (left hand thread on the left side), but the split pin is just to stop tightening from vibration combined with the influence of the direction the wheel is turning, theres no torsional load on it.. if it breaks you already had problems.
I'm with you (as an experienced fitter/onetime VW/Formula Vee mechanic). I'm fitting 2 rear Unipart Timken kits to mine today,we'll see how tight they are when assembled. I won't be putting any shims in... I'll back the nut off if needed.
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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.
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