Hi David,
This is a fairly common occurrence to me. What I do is use a muffler cutter
and grind a slot into this inner race. Don't need to go all the way
through. Then take cold chisel and put the point into the slot and hit
firmly with a hammer. It usually splits fairly easily at the cut. Then
pull off the inner race with your fingers.
Now, you need to find out why it was stuck on the spindle. Typically the
reason is a small burr or two on the spindle. I use a small very fine file
to remove the burr and any high points anywhere on the spindle, allowing the
file to float under my finger.. Try using an old junk bearing or race to
see if it will slide on OK. Don't force it and use a small amount of oil
rubbed on the spindle before trying it each time. The tiniest amount of
filings, grit or protuberances will give you fits, so be careful and be
almost sterile in techniques while trying a fit of a bearing.
Later, Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 4:58 PM
Subject: Wheel Bearings
> In the process of converting my 72 to disk wheels, I had trouble removing
> the wheel bearings from the spindle on one side. The inner bearing left
its
> inner race firmly planted on the spindle. Is there a particularly good way
> of removing the race? Given the nature of this piece, I would rather avoid
> heat. I suppose I could take the cutting wheel on the dremel, but is there
a
> better way?
> David Lieb
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