Sturmey Archer 8 speed LHS cone adjustment washer

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racereadyfreddy
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Sturmey Archer 8 speed LHS cone adjustment washer

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I am reassembling my SA X-RD8(W) 8-speed drum-braked hub, and have run into a problem when tightening the LHS cone adjustment washer. This washer is component #2 in this diagram ...

http://www.sturmey-archer.com/files/cat ... 0X-RD8.pdf

To misquote Sheldon Brown,

>> the left-hand cone projects through the brake plate and is fitted with a slotted adjustment washer. Turning the washer adjusts the cone, which must be locked again with the locknut after adjustment.<<

Fine, except doing that without holding the washer tends to (over)tighten the cone. In years gone by, that washer would have had flats and you'd have used a cone spanner to stop it turning. But slots?

And even if I wanted to, there isn't enough width to use a pipe wrench or mole grips.

So, does anyone know what kind of tool to use to grip this type of washer please?

Thanks in advance ...
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Re: Sturmey Archer 8 speed LHS cone adjustment washer

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Always advisable to do a search of the forum before posting. See this post - viewtopic.php?p=1565296#p1565296
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