Originally Posted by Ol Danl

Here's the scruffy Huffeigh that followed me home a couple of years ago. I cobbled it together with some parts I had, and I had to buy some, of course. Haven't ridden it that much, and have a couple of questions about whether the hub is working okay. Recently rode it on a quiet road and was able to hear some faint clicking from the hub while pedaling in 2nd and 3rd gears. About 6 clicks per pedal rotation in 2nd, and about 8 per pedal rotation in 3rd. Not noticeable in 1st. Normal? Also, since I had a 3 speed growing up, I believe I remember that bike had a bit of slop in the pedal when going from coasting to pedaling, and this bike does the same -- probably more noticeable since I replaced the rear 18t cog with a 23t. Is this normal? Only thing I have done to the hub (dated 12/59) is clean and regrease bearings on both sides, and I replaced grease and balls in the ball ring. And I have added oil to the hub. So is this hub working as it should, or should it be gone through?