Drive stripping update
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I decided to glass bead my drive lowers as the paint stripper was useless, and sanding just plain sucks!
Since I welded new skegs on, I thought it best to tear them apart and replace the seals as I didn't want to worry about the seals from the heat. I made the retainer nut socket today. It worked great! Nut came right out. Also made a puller for the bearing carriage. It work, but took some time. I think that I should be able to reinstall everything and be fine as far as shimming, cause nothing should change. ??
1 drive down, 1 to go!
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Since I welded new skegs on, I thought it best to tear them apart and replace the seals as I didn't want to worry about the seals from the heat. I made the retainer nut socket today. It worked great! Nut came right out. Also made a puller for the bearing carriage. It work, but took some time. I think that I should be able to reinstall everything and be fine as far as shimming, cause nothing should change. ??
1 drive down, 1 to go!
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And the tool
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Last edited by US1 Fountain; 12-02-2011 at 11:17 AM.
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You asked in your other thread about preping for paint. Alluminum will start to corrode in 30 min so you need to get it to paint quick. A good scotch bright just before you go in for paint should do fine.
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It will be at least 2 weeks before painting. Can I just scotch brite at that time?
Thanks
Thanks
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bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
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bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.