ChrisCraftJohnny
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2009
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- 187
Not sure, but I believe the PO used J.B. Weld to repair the gimble bearing area around the 4 to 6 O'clock position.
The reason I suspect this: I have used the OEM axle bearing puller that most recommend on here and I broke the tool. (some serious pressure)
The bearing has not moved at all. I had a tremendous set up. Breaking the tool, proved this. I can't tell for sure. But it looks to me like J.B. Weld is interfering with the removal of the bearing.
Is this stuff that strong to resist the shearing force that I have applied?
Normally, epoxies are weak when even moderate shearing forces are applied.
Has anyone seen this? Is this a common quick fix that some apply? I still can't believe that the bearing has not moved. I am talking tens of thousands of PSI have been applied to this bearing.
And on a side note. The hardened dowel pin that holds the foot on to the bearing puller did not break. The force was so great that the pin sheared right through the end of the threaded shaft.
Johnny
The reason I suspect this: I have used the OEM axle bearing puller that most recommend on here and I broke the tool. (some serious pressure)
The bearing has not moved at all. I had a tremendous set up. Breaking the tool, proved this. I can't tell for sure. But it looks to me like J.B. Weld is interfering with the removal of the bearing.
Is this stuff that strong to resist the shearing force that I have applied?
Normally, epoxies are weak when even moderate shearing forces are applied.
Has anyone seen this? Is this a common quick fix that some apply? I still can't believe that the bearing has not moved. I am talking tens of thousands of PSI have been applied to this bearing.
And on a side note. The hardened dowel pin that holds the foot on to the bearing puller did not break. The force was so great that the pin sheared right through the end of the threaded shaft.
Johnny
