| Re: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach. [message #334708] |
Fri, 06 July 2018 08:22 |
James Hupy
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On Fri, Jul 6, 2018, 6:21 AM James Hupy wrote:
> The manual shows a tool for that. I made one from a piece of 1" thick
> steel. Drilled 4 matching holes on the corners, and one large hole in the
> center. I welded a nut to the plate, because I did not have a tap that big.
> But, the center hole could be tapped to match a large 3/4" nf bolt.
> Tap the 4 corner holes in the bogies, bolt the plate to the back of
> the bogie, tighten up the big center bolt, and whail away on the side of
> the bogie. If you are going to scrap the bogies, use a torch on them. Goes
> without saying, use lots of your favorite penetrating oil. Be patient.
> Some have used a big, high quality air slugger with success.
> Manny uses an enormous pipe wrench on the spindle and brute strength,
> but he is as strong as a bull.
> There is no way to support those bogies in a press. I know, I spent
> the better part of a day trying to kill myself by having bogie assemblies
> fly out of the press bed under load.
> Jim Hupy
>
Salem, Or
>
> On Fri, Jul 6, 2018, 4:06 AM Jesse Farr wrote:
>
>> How about the bogie arms; they get bent and/or twisted too. Don't ask me
>> how I know that, please.
>>
>> jesse farr
>> soddy daisy tn
>> 74 canyonlands (26')
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
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>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
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>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
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>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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