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Originally Posted by john charlton
It has been my belief that the key should not be loaded. If the taper in the hub and taper on the axle are within spec when the axle nut is correctly torqued there is a mechanical bond between the two . I always clean both tapers with thinners and make sure they are bone dry before fitting . I think the key is not designed to accept radial driving load it is the taper bond that does the job . If you assembled it all without the key I would guess it would work just fine . I have often thought of trying it . The key stops initial rotation as you torque up .
John in same place same weather .
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John,
I agree with what you say...also, lapping the taper of the axle too the hub
is a big deal..makes for a good fit.
djm