The 'E' Type Forum

Hi,

I’ve seen pictures of two different ways the bolts and nuts attach the disc to the hub, most commonly with the nuts facing the front (picture 1).

However originally on my car and other pictures of unrestored cars I’ve seen, the bolts go through the disc and the nuts secure from the inside (picture 2).

The manual says “bolts fit from outside to in - knock on wheels”.

Therefore is the correct way to secure the discs as in picture 1?

Sorry if this a naive question and any clarification is appreciated.

Many thanks,
Andrew

pic 1:



pic 2"

Photos show my three E-types, 2-3.8's and 1 4.2, (all series 1) had the nuts on the outside, nearer the wheel.

I'm not asserting that was correct, just how they were, and how I replaced them when changing out discs.

All the photos I could find online during an admittedly short search showed the nuts to the outside, as your first photo.

Perhaps the specified orientation changed somewhere during the production run?

Service manual drawing for S1/2 cars....nut outside...is there similar for S3 with wire wheels?....Steve