Stuck old race

[Hammer45]

Got the new race firmly seated using the old one and now the old race is stuck. Any removal tips? I don’t want to bugger more than I already have.

 

[Jdc1]

Got the new race firmly seated using the old one and now the old race is stuck. Any removal tips? I don’t want to bugger more than I already have. View attachment 3872182

weld a flat bar with a stud to it and pull with the slide hammer, or if you have enough of a lip come in from the opposite side with a brass drift and drive it out.

 

[Hammer45]

Suspect I was supposed to put fat end to the skinny end…..

 

[Hammer45]

weld a flat bar with a stud to it and pull with the slide hammer, or if you have enough of a lip come in from the opposite side with a brass drift and drive it out.

Tried #2 no work. The edges are exactly the same diameter. Could you describe #1 in a bit more detail? Pretend I’m 10yo. Mentally.

 

[Jdc1]

If you take a piece of flat stock to span the race, drill 2 1/4” holes in the stock at each edge of the race that allow you to weld the race to the flat bar. You can then weld an appropriately threaded stud or bolt in the center of the flat bar and then thread your slide hammer onto that. Then have someone hold the hub or wedge it under something and hit it with your big purse(lol).

 

[Jdc1]

Another option is to use the new race to drive the old race out with a brass drift and start over. Harbor freight or amazon has a seal/race driver kit for cheap.

 

[Hammer45]

If you take a piece of flat stock to span the race, drill 2 1/4” holes in the stock at each edge of the race that allow you to weld the race to the flat bar. You can then weld an appropriately threaded stud or bolt in the center of the flat bar and then thread your slide hammer onto that. Then have someone hold the hub or wedge it under something and hit it with your big purse(lol).

I’ll use my hammer! Note my handle and recent post. Thanks for the tip

 

[zeeklafreek]

Do NOT use a big ol' hammer.

 

[Hammer45]

Do NOT use a big ol' hammer.

Thanks. I needed that. Got the new drifts but the chamfered edge makes it a bit of a pain to use in tight situations

 

[Hammer45]

Just hit out the new one and started over. Used my most gentle hammer.

 

[BurntToast]

Thanks. I needed that. Got the new drifts but the chamfered edge makes it a bit of a pain to use in tight situationsView attachment 3872196

Grind the end to the shape you want, it will get deformed anyway

 

[toy_tek]

Cut the old race, you can still use it to drive and it’ll never get stuck

 

[Hammer45]

Cut the old race, you can still use it to drive and it’ll never get stuck

Yeah I got it by just pushing the new one out and starting over. So putting the fat end of the old one on top and hammering the skinny end is the right way to use it correct?

 

[BurntToast]

Just use the drift on its side to get it started then send it home, or go get a set of bearing drivers for like $30 on Amazon.

 

[duncanrm]

Yeah I got it by just pushing the new one out and starting over. So putting the fat end of the old one on top and hammering the skinny end is the right way to use it correct?

You need to cut a slot in the old bearing race with a thin cutting disc on an angle grinder.. it wont get stuck then.

 

[Spike Strip]

That's a good trick, cutting a kerf in the old race. I usually just drive in the new race with a brass drift, walking the drift around the circumference.

 

[yotadude520]

Just use the drift on its side to get it started then send it home, or go get a set of bearing drivers for like $30 on Amazon.

I second this, I bought this set before my knuckle rebuild and they’ve been solid. Nothing like getting the right tool for the job.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076HQMJKC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title