Hub cap fitting

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by normuk, Jun 25, 2017.

  1. normuk

    normuk

    got hold of some shiny half moons, not ideal but affordable. First 3 on fine but the last one leat the palm of my hand in spasms and cant get him on. Suggestions? Or wait for a new hand to grow?
     
    normuk, Jun 25, 2017
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  2. normuk

    normuk

    Expecting some comments about wearing my palm out!
     
    normuk, Jun 25, 2017
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  3. wendygun

    wendygun

    did you change hands half way through:oops::oops:
     
    wendygun, Jun 25, 2017
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  4. Pudelwagen

    Pudelwagen Supporter

    Rubber mallet?
     
    Pudelwagen, Jun 26, 2017
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  5. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    Would silicon spray help?
     
    Merlin Cat, Jun 26, 2017
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  6. snotty

    snotty

    Savlon. That might help.
     
    snotty, Jun 26, 2017
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  7. womball

    womball

    Go to a second hand shop get another one had you will be fine :D
     
    womball, Jun 26, 2017
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  8. Geordie

    Geordie

    I thought half moon hubs don't fit a late bay steel wheel ?
     
    Geordie, Jun 26, 2017
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  9. jivedubbin

    jivedubbin

    have you got a lot of paint on the wheel
     
    jivedubbin, Jun 26, 2017
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  10. paneuropaul

    paneuropaul

    They were on mine when bought it, we're a bugger to refit mind.
     
    paneuropaul, Jun 26, 2017
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  11. matty

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    matty, Jun 26, 2017
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  12. normuk

    normuk

    Not a lot of paint, only one thin coat on the hubs. Used the silicone lube and a rubber (good combination) mallet and it was on. Merlin and Pudelwagen thanks for the advice
     
    normuk, Jun 28, 2017
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  13. normuk

    normuk

    And. Yes they do fit a leate bay steel wheel, like glove!
     
    normuk, Jun 28, 2017
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  14. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    Hurrah :). I feel like a tech mech guru now! Silicon spray is ace when I'm plumbing and can't get push fit fittings on (mainly because I'm a weedy lady) but it is amazing the difference it can make. Glad your "ooerr" combo worked :)
     
    Merlin Cat, Jun 28, 2017
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  15. Geordie

    Geordie

    30 oz Carpenters hammer will fix it:confused:
     
    Geordie, Jun 28, 2017
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