I recently read ( somewhere online ) a report written by a bike shop
owner in Portland Oregon. He recommends that internal hubs be lubed
every year to avoid the problem Gerald found. But drier locals don't
have the problem. BTW he maintains that the Alfini 11 speed ( is 11
correct ) is the only hub with the proper seals to do the legendary
oil fill.
Ken
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*From:* Gerald <bepb@xxxxxx>
*To:* Python <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
*Sent:* Sun, March 25, 2012 9:21:59 AM
*Subject:* [python] Dismantle Nexus Inter-8
Hi,
Thanks to Stefan and Lars-Erik for there answers!
After studying the descriptions, I went on and opened the hub today.
The result is rather disheartening.
I expected something broken, but the Internals off the hub are so
badly rusted that I am surprised that the hub still worked in three
gears. The complete inside is filled with a mixture of rust, grease
and moisture.
The first and second gear sections did not yet come apart. The ball
bearings too, are badly rusted, as are the cages.
I have repaired 2 and three gear hubs in the past but nothing as bad
in shape as this one. I guess I will have to give up on it and get
some other hub/wheel :-(.
Gerald
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