Front Hub Question

[Rides4Fun]

Hi folks,

I'm new and have a couple of questions regarding Balloon tired bike hubs and axles. I need a cone or two and nut for the 36 spoke hub shown in the photo. My questions are:

1. Can you tell me the brand name of this hub?

2. Is 26 tpi the standard thread count for the original axle that I have for this hub?

3. What spoke gauge does it use?

4. Is it cheaper to replace the whole axle assembly or should I focus on just the cones and nut to keep as much orIginal as possible?

I'm planning to have this laced to a drop center rim for my '39 Westfields bike and want to make sure I get the right cones, nut, or axle replacement.

Appreciate any help you can offer.

Thank you,

Rides4Fun

 

[Krakatoa]

Don't everyone jump in now....

 

[redline1968]

Different than new departure in cones. I'd just get another they are plentiful and cheap.

 

[XBPete]

Have a couple of these hubs, Morrow... they have 5/16 x 5 - 5 1/2 inch axles and are 24 tpi

I have a thread up trying to find a pair of cones that are particular to this hub that shows it, they use a 7 bearing 25 mm cage bearing, the thread has a pic of the cones used.

http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/wanted-two-morrow-front-axle-cones.108783/

 

[fordmike65]

Morrow? Thought these were Torrington hubs? Maybe not...

 

[Rides4Fun]

Thank each of you for your help and insights. Been soaking things for several days and scrubbed the stuff and I am able to see that the cages have Torrington inscribed on them...cages have 6 bearings. Am putting out my feelers that someone may have the two cones I need, plus one nut to fit this axle? Also, can someone let me know if this is a 24tpi or 24tpi axle?

A "newbie" and love the Cabe!

Thank you,

Barry