Newbie Hub Question

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

So i purchased a set of hubs on ebay. When i went to sandblast and finish them, i noticed one of them is very uneven. (The right side of the hub on the left) My question would be is this somewhat normal to have these types of differences or does this appear to be altered with? It does not appear to be altered with to me but wanted to get others thoughts with more expierience.

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

Yeay that is strange? a fault in the casting? the axle hole still seems centered with the 3 lug holes.....Which WH uses 3 lug nuts?

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

1 hour ago, Maxwell-8 said:

Yeay that is strange? a fault in the casting? the axle hole still seems centered with the 3 lug holes.....Which WH uses 3 lug nuts?

Later 60’s lawn ranger i believe. Idk if other models had this as well.

[lynnmor 7,310]

Poor casting that should have been scrapped.  Coins that were minted poorly bring high dollars, maybe you can find a crazy buyer and make some money. 

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

1 hour ago, lynnmor said:

Poor casting that should have been scrapped.  Coins that were minted poorly bring high dollars, maybe you can find a crazy buyer and make some money. 

10-4.....(1) 1054 and the hub is yours! 

[oliver2-44 9,764]

If the backside of the hub looks even then it has equal metal around the shaft.  That ring on the front is just a rim centering ring for insulation. It ran on some other tractor all its life and held up.  If I were using the tractor it’s going on for normal work, I would use it.  Just my thoughts 

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

It looks to me that regardless of the 'centering' of the casting, that the axle bore might be wallowed out as evidenced by this shiny metal that appears 'rolled out' of the bore

 

That axle bore appears egg shaped to me.

 

Edited September 21, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

10 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

It looks to me that regardless of the 'centering' of the casting, that the axle bore might be wallowed out as evidenced by this shiny metal that appears 'rolled out' of the bore

 

That axle bore appears egg shaped to me.

 

Actually, there was a small sharp ridge i had just sanded down with a dremel in that location and did a little sanding on the other side of this hub. You can see that bare metal there as well.

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

I have searched high and low for 5/16" fine thread lug bolts for these and cant find anything. I have the rims so this must be out there somewhere???? Does anyone have a lead on where to get these lug bolts?

[953 nut 55,325]

4 hours ago, ChubbyMinnow said:

5/16" fine thread lug bolts

Are you sure they are 5/16"?       Most lug bolts are 7/16".

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

13 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Are you sure they are 5/16"?       Most lug bolts are 7/16".

I will check again tonight.

[pacer 3,174]

https://www.mcmaster.com/screws/

 

Mcmaster has gazillions of bolts --- Bit of a hang-up is you most always have to buy more than you need .... but, that can beat driving all over the place looking for something.

[RandyLittrell 3,884]

21 hours ago, ChubbyMinnow said:

I have searched high and low for 5/16" fine thread lug bolts for these and cant find anything. I have the rims so this must be out there somewhere???? Does anyone have a lead on where to get these lug bolts?

7/16-20 is what you want I believe. You can also convert to studs and lug nuts.

 

 

Randy

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

8 hours ago, RandyLittrell said:

7/16-20 is what you want I believe. You can also convert to studs and lug nuts.

 

 

Randy

I was wrong. It is 3/8” fine thread. The hub identification is 
B8

6400

 

[pfrederi 17,741]

Rangers used 3/8 NF  I converted mine to to studs and lugs.  (The lug nuts can be found on Ebay Amazon as the 3/8NF are use on several ATVs /Quads.)

[Snoopy11 5,714]

3/8 -24

 

Local hardware store... home improvement store...

 

Don

[Handy Don 12,238]

2 hours ago, Snoopy11 said:

3/8 -24

 

Local hardware store... home improvement store...

 

Don

Get Grade 8's. Cost a bit more but worth it.

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

57 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

Grade 8's

 

Which Tractor Supply has, and they are sold by the pound.  I think $5.79 / lb.  They weigh them at checkout.

 

Don't know if they have the fine  thread or not though, wasn't looking for that last I was there... but they might.

 

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

3 hours ago, Handy Don said:

Get Grade 8's. Cost a bit more but worth it.

Unfortunately, i have been shut down everywhere i have been so far around here. Hardware stores, home improvement even atv shops who use alot of 3/8. At this point, not being picky. Grade 8, stainless, std, whatever

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

2 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 

Which Tractor Supply has, and they are sold by the pound.  I think $5.79 / lb.  They weigh them at checkout.

 

Don't know if they have the fine  thread or not though, wasn't looking for that last I was there... but they might.

 

I will try there tomorrow. Bout only place i have not tried

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

4 hours ago, ChubbyMinnow said:

tomorrow.

 

I actually would not use stainless myself.  Stainless has a tendency to 'gall' the threads after repeated tightening / loosening .  Use steel, you won't be sorry!

 

Edited October 17, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[Snoopy11 5,714]

Burnsville Home Depot has grade 5 bolts that you could use... 6 in stock... dunno how far that is for you... but... 

 

Yes, I am nuts... 

 

Don

[Snoopy11 5,714]

2 hours ago, ChubbyMinnow said:

Bout only place i have not tried

 

Have you tried auto parts places like Napa?

 

They should have some, including grade 8 ones...

 

Don

[ChubbyMinnow 34]

On 10/16/2021 at 8:30 PM, Snoopy11 said:

 

Have you tried auto parts places like Napa?

 

They should have some, including grade 8 ones...

 

Don

Yes sir. Tried em all. 

 

I can find bolts. Thats no problem. Everyone has them. Its finding 3/8" lug bolts that is the problem not studs and lug nuts. For now while I build the tractor, just have them lostly bolted on until I find what I need. 

[pacer 3,174]

Ahhhh! So youre looking for a bolt (lug) that has the taper under the head -- yes? (like a LUG bolt!!) Now that may indeed be a bit of a pill to find....