Testing and reviving Bendix red band automatic hub.

[horsefarmer]

My brother picked up this Schwinn lightweight rear wheel years ago at a swap.

He never did anything with it, so today I put an old Schwinn tire on it and tried it in a lightweight bike.

Coaster brake works great, but I don't notice any gear shifting. is there a certain technique to get it to shift? Usually I add 3 in 1 oil in old SA hubs with oil ports. is there a way to get some oil in this hub, maybe ride it a bit and see if it starts shifting?

 

[The Black Monark]

opening the hub requires a special tool which isn't tough to make.
the schematic and service instructions are here:

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-service-manual-volume-1-2.96855/

 

[clamdigger]

https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index...aguar-2-speed-kick-shift-not-shifting.111427/