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**slepysal** · 04-19-2011, 04:33 PM

I was going to swap out my roller bearings on my 60 with some 68 hubs
My question / problem is on removing the inner race. It seems to be stuck on the spindle. So should I heat it or take a chisel to it?
ANY and I mean ANY help would be great Thanks

61_FL_Apache · 04-19-2011, 04:48 PM

It's pressed on there. Hopefully someone has an easy method to get them off.

**slepysal** · 04-19-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

It's pressed on there. Hopefully someone has an easy method to get them off.

Thanks!!! I thought it had spun on there

neto · 04-19-2011, 05:13 PM

It was a pain to take mine out. BFH and had no press. I did it on the axle I have to replace so it was not a big deal. Then I found a site on how to take them out. You drill a hole in it not all the way to the axle then you use a chisel to make a crack in it and slide it out with chisel still in crack. They used a dremel also to cut a grove.

**slepysal** · 04-19-2011, 07:22 PM

Thanks neto , These are on the front might give the Dermal a go

Alan's Classic · 04-19-2011, 08:39 PM

Remeber safety glasses.

**Captainfab** · 04-20-2011, 12:04 AM

The easiest way is to cut or break it so that it will release it's grip on the spindle. I typically use a 4-1/2" grinder, and grind thru one side of it very carefully so as to not damage the spindle. I know not everyone gas a grinder, but that's just an idea for you.

**slepysal** · 04-20-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

The easiest way is to cut or break it so that it will release it's grip on the spindle. I typically use a 4-1/2" grinder, and grind thru one side of it very carefully so as to not damage the spindle. I know not everyone gas a grinder, but that's just an idea for you.

and a good idea it is !! Good tip on the safety glasses

mr andrerson · 04-20-2011, 01:46 AM

I know not everyone gas a grinder>capt

Hey!.... whered you guys get the gas grinders at?!? LOL!

**slepysal** · 04-21-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mr andrerson

I know not everyone gas a grinder>capt

Hey!.... whered you guys get the gas grinders at?!? LOL!

NO!!

04-19-2011, 04:33 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Roller bearing help I was going to swap out my roller bearings on my 60 with some 68 hubs My question / problem is on removing the inner race. It seems to be stuck on the spindle. So should I heat it or take a chisel to it? ANY and I mean ANY help would be great Thanks __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

04-19-2011, 04:48 PM	#2
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Roller bearing help It's pressed on there. Hopefully someone has an easy method to get them off. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

04-19-2011, 05:13 PM	#4
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: Roller bearing help It was a pain to take mine out. BFH and had no press. I did it on the axle I have to replace so it was not a big deal. Then I found a site on how to take them out. You drill a hole in it not all the way to the axle then you use a chisel to make a crack in it and slide it out with chisel still in crack. They used a dremel also to cut a grove.

04-19-2011, 07:22 PM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Roller bearing help Thanks neto , These are on the front might give the Dermal a go __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

04-19-2011, 08:39 PM	#6
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Roller bearing help Remeber safety glasses. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

04-20-2011, 12:04 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Roller bearing help The easiest way is to cut or break it so that it will release it's grip on the spindle. I typically use a 4-1/2" grinder, and grind thru one side of it very carefully so as to not damage the spindle. I know not everyone gas a grinder, but that's just an idea for you. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-20-2011, 01:46 AM	#9
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: Roller bearing help I know not everyone gas a grinder>capt Hey!.... whered you guys get the gas grinders at?!? LOL!



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