Re: [CR] Cleaning Sturmy Archer 3 speed hub of old, overhaul?

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Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 08:18:20 +0200
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
References: <157ed.5a0ca60e.391cb003@aol.com>
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Cc: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Cleaning Sturmy Archer 3 speed hub of old, overhaul?


Huemax@aol.com wrote:
> Hi list members,
>
> This Raleigh Sport bike, a low end, almost to the weight limit to be a
> light weight for C-R selection.
>
> It came with S/A 3 speed rear hub, which is stamped 74 6, June of 1974
> production I suppose.
>
> It has an oil inlet, so I poured 10-40W motor oil, guessing good enough to
> help lubrication after
> those years, but soon after, reddish brown (by rust?) oil came out dripping
> as much I put in.
>
> Is there an oil seal failed due to its age? I remember 40+ years ago,
> some bike shop overhauling
> those 3 speed hubs. Or at least reinstall oil seal so that it can hold
> lubricant inside.
>
> I would appreciate if any member who is an expert on this type of hub give
> me directions.

Taking 3sp SA hubs apart is a doddle, you can find most manuals at Tony Hadlands: http://www.hadland.net/

-- mvg

Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands