[ihc] Lock-o-matic hubs, and disappearing axle

[nick <scout@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have aquired a set of  lock-o-matic hubs and would like to try them 
out.  One of the slotted washers that goes between the spindle nuts is 
messed up.  Does anyone know where I can get one.  also one of the 
little nylon friction shoes is cracked.  I think it will still work but 
would like to replace it.

While driving from detroit to grand rapids michigan for christmas my 
drivers side tire, wheel, brake drum and axle shaft disapeared into thin 
air.  we looked for about an hour and a half until dark and never saw a 
sign of it.  The retaining collar was still in the tube and the 
retaining plate was still attached.
I was suprised at how well the scout  handled on only three wheels at 65 
mph.  never left my lane until I coasted to a stop on the side of the 
highway.

I was about 30 miles from my sisters house so my brother in law came 
with a trailer and we trailered it to his house.  He has a bunch of 
scout parts but no rear axle.
I found a local guy who wanted to get rid of a pair of complete d44 
scout axles so I bought them.  Thats where I got the lock-o-matic hubs.

The real bummer is that I just bought  the tire ($140) in august.

Nick

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