860GT rear wheel hub mystery piece

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rjk40
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860GT rear wheel hub mystery piece

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I know that I am likely missing a previous post, but have looked through the ones here, and do not see a match for my question:

Sitting in between the bearings in the wheel hub (not the sprocket hub...) is the piece shown in the link below:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/124760992 ... ed-public/

It is indicated in the Haynes manual, but I do not see it in my parts manual.
Its ends are a close fit to the sides of the bearings, but I do not see its purpose, except to cause either bearing to share side forces (????).
It had quite a bit of grease, but was not packed in it; likely offthrow from the bearings.(?)
Neither end of it shows any wear pattern, adding to the mystery.
Additionally, the ring around it at about 1/3 of the way from its closest end is a mystery to me, as to what it does.
I shall put it back after installing the first new bearing, but will be left with a question and no answer.

Craig? Bill? Anyone? Comments?

Again, thanks in advance.

Regards,
Richard
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Re: 860GT rear wheel hub mystery piece

Post by ducadini »

Just a distancepiece between the bearings.
Grease to keep it relative in place, as is the ring.

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rjk40
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Re: 860GT rear wheel hub mystery piece

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Hi Duca,

I'm sorry, but I do not understand your explanation as to the grease and the ring.
Can you please clarify for this old man?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Richard
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81mhr900ss
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Re: 860GT rear wheel hub mystery piece

Post by 81mhr900ss »

Hi Richard: the Haynes Manual diagram calls it a "distance piece" and on page 117 of the Haynes manual it is clearly shown in fig 9:2d, where it is called "spacer". It's simply a spacer between the bearings.

The spares drawing on line call it "BUSH 17,3X25,0X34,6, PART NR 079580480" (https://www.ducaticlassics.com/parts/86 ... all/wheels). The picture of the bushing does not show the ring.

I think the other post just means when putting it back together make sure it's greased to lube it in service and to stop it falling out when reassembling.
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