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tommymac
03-21-2011, 07:11 AM
Man this project has fought me every step of the way.

When I removed the upper outer race I broke it when chiseling it out. The lower race came out fine, I was going to use it as a spacer when trying to press in the new races. I was going to cut it with the dremmelso it had a little give so I can get it out of the steering head rather easily. Well that was a mistake, damn thing snapped in half.

I was able to use part of it to get the upper race set, but its not going to help at all on the lower. I may try to jb weld it since I will be using a threaded rod and some washers to try and press it into the frame.
G-Rex
03-21-2011, 08:37 AM
Do you happen to have a bearing driver set? Something like this (http://www.harborfreight.com/10-piece-bearing-race-and-seal-driver-set-95853.html)?

I have a bearing driver set, and that's exactly what I use for knocking races into place. A few good hits with a deadblow hammer and you're done.
tommymac
03-21-2011, 10:04 AM
Do you happen to have a bearing driver set? Something like this (http://www.harborfreight.com/10-piece-bearing-race-and-seal-driver-set-95853.html)?

I have a bearing driver set, and that's exactly what I use for knocking races into place. A few good hits with a deadblow hammer and you're done.

I owe ya a beer for that one, will be off to HF later to get me one. I was going to see if I could find a washer of the right size to use, but for 30 bucks its money well spent.
G-Rex
03-21-2011, 10:07 AM
Excellent. I know it'll be a good beer. :D

Also, go ahead and toss the race in the freezer before you head to HF.
Particle Man
03-21-2011, 10:07 AM
Also, go ahead and toss the race in the freezer before you head to HF.

totally this - it works so much better that way.
tommymac
03-21-2011, 10:12 AM
Already done, made the top one go in a little easier.

Funny you mention the good beer. We were at a tasting for great south bay brewery on sat. Was talking with a lady whos friends drink bud. I told her I have friends who are on either extreme, they drink bud, or will pass on the yuengling or sams and ask what do I have stashed away :lol:
tommymac
03-21-2011, 04:31 PM
picked up that set at hf, should do the trick, I just have to put the race back in the freezer for the night then bang away at it in the morning.