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Dumb question...Can't remove centercaps

Old May 26, 2002 | 04:31 PM
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Default Dumb question...Can't remove centercaps

i have an 82 w/ aluminum wheels and the centercaps have the spinner with three blades. I don't know how to get it off.
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Old May 26, 2002 | 04:41 PM
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Default Re: Dumb question...Can't remove centercaps (Double_0_7)

I'm pretty sure the spinners are threaded on.
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Old May 26, 2002 | 10:38 PM
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there are set screws on them one behind one of the fins three on the cone
inside back
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Old May 26, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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Default Re: Dumb question...Can't remove centercaps (78pace)

there are set screws on them one behind one of the fins three on the cone
inside back
and then they spin off, after the set screw is out.
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