MK3 Commando rear wheel issues

[rjg30091982]

Hi all,Does any one have a mk3 commando? I have one I'm rebuilding and I'm putting the rear wheel back on and with the manual in exploded view I have everything yet the wheel moves 1/2 an inch each way!Looks like I'm missing a spacer but the spacer is in and I still have a gap?I can't check my MK2a as it's a drum brake!Does anyone have a mk3 that could send me a photo of the rear wheel shaft and spacers!ThanksRuss

[jwonnacott]

It's a long time ago (35 years) since I had my commando but I remember there was a spacer, about 3/4 inch, which went in on the RH side. I seem to remember it allowed the wheel to be pushed onto the part driven by the chain sprocket and then it slides in to hold it there.Sorry that all sounds a bit waffly

[rjg30091982]

No that's correct, I have the spacer but there is still a gap of half an inch

[johnbirchjar]

Sounds like you need another spacer ,J.B.

[commando-rotary]

No that's correct, I have the spacer but there is still a gap of half an inch

i will attempt to upload 2 pics of my mk3 rear end there is a spacer then the caliper bracket has a boss/spacer welded to it. dave green

[commando-rotary]

sorry wrong pics

[rjg30091982]

That makes perfect sense!Really appreciate that!Thanks very much!Russ