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Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle?
Posted by 'SimonS' on 21 Dec 2008 @ 12:11

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Another solution is to stick some icecubes in the freezer (at maximum setting if you can) then pour them into the axle.

This reduces the size of the axle and can convert a 'press' fit into a 'sliding fit'. If the metal is cold enough to stick to your hand, it's cold enough. Obviously dont do it to the bearings!

Someone I know used pipe freezer from the builders' merchant. It was quicker if more expensive.

But be careful, at that temperature you can do damage to your hands if they touch the cold metal bare.

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Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'jweaver' (20 Dec 2008 @ 16:26)

Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'RichyC' (20 Dec 2008 @ 16:58)

Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'DCharity' (20 Dec 2008 @ 17:56)

Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'buzzinrussell' (20 Dec 2008 @ 18:04)

Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'lard ass bob' (20 Dec 2008 @ 18:33)

Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'DBaldwin' (20 Dec 2008 @ 20:38)

Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'Ditch' (21 Dec 2008 @ 5:34)

Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'Jazpas' (21 Dec 2008 @ 5:58)

Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'SimonS' << You are here!

Re: Any tips for getting bearings onto a new axle? by 'RGRRob' (21 Dec 2008 @ 12:21)

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