Rear Wheel bearing play

**ProtoTipo** · 07-01-2012, 09:42

Hi Neil,

Allen's asking what the pros are of using something bigger than a Beta/Delta hub and CV at the outer end.
I doubt there is one. Having same Alfa sized splines either end would make more sense, but you'd still need to have special shafts made up?
No mileage yet on any of these Alfa inner to Beta outer shafts, but I'm sure they'll be fine. You'd think they'd be better than Beta shafts with adapters?

There is a way of having larger splines on the outer end of a shaft and retaining the Beta/Delta hub and outer CV.
Jeff in the US found an outer CV that fits.

**ProtoTipo** · 07-01-2012, 09:47

Allen,
Are these new Hawk uprights built to carry the 156/166 type cassette?

**Cadami** · 07-01-2012, 10:32

Think so Chris, I was multi tasking @ the time!. Are the 164/156/166 similar?? Gerry mentioned that since the Beta parts are now thin on the ground the changes incorporate Alfa parts. From memory, they use the Alfa larger bearings and Alfa front hubs; Alfa CV's inners / outers. Useful as you can use more of the donor parts when building from new. Just need to sort shafts!!

**ProtoTipo** · 07-01-2012, 11:23

Originally Posted by Cadami

Think so Chris, I was multi tasking @ the time!. Are the 164/156/166 similar?? Gerry mentioned that since the Beta parts are now thin on the ground the changes incorporate Alfa parts. From memory, they use the Alfa larger bearings and Alfa front hubs; Alfa CV's inners / outers. Useful as you can use more of the donor parts when building from new. Just need to sort shafts!!

Ahh, I see?
In that case I can see an advantage.

Changing the bearings will be a doddle, and you'd have the option of either 5x98 (Alfa) and 5x108 (Original Stratos/Ferrari & Alfa 166) fitted to the same upright.
More Alfa donor parts usable for new kits too.

I'm pretty sure 164 hubs are not the same, but in any case 156 and 166 are now the cars to look at, donor wise.

**ProtoTipo** · 07-01-2012, 11:28

This says 147 too on this ebay listing, but the TS 147s use the exact same hub as an Integrale EVO.
LB STR has this 156/166 cassette option too. (I think?)

156/166 hub