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--- This way they might have been able to do with a smaller diameter spindle. That last statement is a little weak for me as I don't see why, if spindle was of questionable strength, why not just make a bigger spindle. Only the brits would know! yet assuming that the spindles were not purpose built for just the Healey, maybe they could do with some strength enhancements. ------
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Exactly -- The AH was built to a very tight budget. The spindles from the Austin A90 sedan were adapted to the AH to save money over purpose built parts. As was the original engine & many other parts. Using the sleeves in compression is a clever way to increase the spindle rigidity/strength.
Other cars with relatively larger spindles in proportion to car weight or intended use, whether purpose designed or by luck, do not need this strengthening.
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Interesting way of doing business, don't you think?
The spindle was necked down even further with the BJ8 model (smaller I.D. outer bearing), presumably so that a thicker cross section wheel spline could be adapted when going from fine to coarse threads.
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--- This way they might have been able to do with a smaller diameter spindle. That last statement is a little weak for me as I don't see why, if spindle was of questionable strength, why not just make a bigger spindle. Only the brits would know! yet assuming that the spindles were not purpose built for just the Healey, maybe they could do with some strength enhancements. ------
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Exactly -- The AH was built to a very tight budget. The spindles from the Austin A90 sedan were adapted to the AH to save money over purpose built parts. As was the original engine & many other parts. Using the sleeves in compression is a clever way to increase the spindle rigidity/strength.
Other cars with relatively larger spindles in proportion to car weight or intended use, whether purpose designed or by luck, do not need this strengthening.
D
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Interesting way of doing business, don't you think?
The spindle was necked down even further with the BJ8 model (smaller I.D. outer bearing), presumably so that a thicker cross section wheel spline could be adapted when going from fine to coarse threads.
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Interesting way of doing business, don't you think?
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The AH was very much a "parts bin" car. As are many other brands which use as many parts from their other existing relatives as possible. How many completely original designs do you know of? Parts bin engineering has been around for a very long time.
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Interesting way of doing business, don't you think?
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The AH was very much a "parts bin" car. As are many other brands which use as many parts from their other existing relatives as possible. How many completely original designs do you know of? Parts bin engineering has been around for a very long time.
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