Re: [HSS] 1927 Hudson: Rear Wheel Plate

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okreg wrote:

>

> Good day,

>

> If I remove a rear wheel hub and drum, exposed is a thin circular

> metal plate that is approximately 4"in diameter with the last 1/2"

> that is turned up about 45 degree. The plate is held in place by

> two small screws. Would someone please tell me what it is used for.

>

> Thank you,

>

> Rick Gatling.

>

This is a grease deflector, in case (or when) the outer seal leaks.

shold have a gasket under it. The theory is that any greae or oil is

flung out into this recess and then out the little recesses in between

the spokes. Trouble is these are usually choked up with a mix of

grease and dust which has set like concrete, and by the time you find

the seal is leaking, your brake linings are well and truly saturated!

They had a much better system on the '29's where there was a large hole

in the backing plate for any excess grease and oil to come out, and this

is easily checked for dampness visually.

Geoff.