@Norton posted:First roadblock is the wheels are not useable. Out of quarter and the crankpins have been located randomly. Even with a lot of clearance in the siderods it won’t turn without binding. They come pre quartered with square axles so no way to fix that.
I am thinking of replacing the driver centers. PSC has some that should work. Pressing the tire on the center I can figure out but would appreciate suggestions for dealing with the rim insulators. I have not done that before and wondering what is the best material to use and how its done.
Pete
I was about to order one of Bob's kits, but the quartering issue is a huge show-stopper. Have you contacted Bob Stevenson to ask him to address this? I have used Slaters 7mm:foot wheels in the past; they have a large range of sizes and it's not difficult to find a wheel of the right diameter, with more or less correct crank throw and number of spokes. I am tempted to order a kit and tell Bob to leave the wheels out.
The poorly quartered wheels are retrievable without major dramas, but relocating crankpins is a proper pain in the butt. A lot of extra work that you shouldn't have to do.
Paul Woods
Whangarei, NZ. NYCSHS #7172
