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Post by broseph82 on Nov 24, 2014 17:02:56 GMT -5
Not sure how to get the other two wheels off. Can someone please help? Tried to look up a manual but came up empty handed. This is on a Highland Park model 8c
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Post by captbob on Nov 24, 2014 17:28:19 GMT -5
This, and summa dem muskles ya got from working 'em weights What's the problem, the set screws or something else?
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 24, 2014 17:45:32 GMT -5
captbob- so it has three huge nuts (he he) one on each end and then on next to the middle wheel. Now on the bearings there's a hex screw (I took that out), but is it supposed to slide all the way off? There are what also seem to be hex screws all over the thing and I don't want to start taking out all screws of I don't need to. What I guess I'm asking is does everything come off the main shaft?
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Post by captbob on Nov 24, 2014 17:53:48 GMT -5
broseph said huge nuts *snicker*
Yes, the shaft should come completely apart. Nothing left but the metal shaft.
I'd still recommend letting the huge nuts soak in PB Blaster. Maybe stand it on end so the fluid can soak down into the tight spots, then turn it over and hit 'em from the other side. Let it soak at least over night.
ETA: Unfortunately, I don't think a gear puller would help. I know I didn't use one on my rebuilds.
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 24, 2014 18:06:54 GMT -5
Also don't forget that the nuts on the left end of the shaft are reverse thread.
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Post by quartz on Nov 24, 2014 18:19:22 GMT -5
If all the above doesn't work, put a little heat on the stubborn parts. Be careful not to put too much on the bearings if reuse is planned. Propane torch provides plenty of heat. Also, make sure the shaft is clean where you will be sliding parts over it, fine sandpaper works well.
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 24, 2014 20:41:52 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Got some PB spray and am letting it soak.
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Post by broseph82 on Dec 4, 2014 19:09:24 GMT -5
This, and summa dem muskles ya got from working 'em weights What's the problem, the set screws or something else? Thanks! I've used this and let it sit a week. Finally getting it all off with a little bit of muscle. How should I clean the shaft? Water and soap and rub dry? Do I need to coat any part of the shaft or bearings with anything?
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Post by deb193redux on Dec 4, 2014 19:53:59 GMT -5
I would use a degreaser and then lightly sand and then buff and then oil it.
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Post by broseph82 on Dec 4, 2014 20:53:20 GMT -5
Ok I cleaned it up and lightly sanded it.
Next question: what kind of belt should I use for the pulleys? They seem to be thinly spaced. Where can I get one locally?
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 4, 2014 21:36:10 GMT -5
If you still have the old belt, take it to your local auto parts store. They'll match it to a new one.
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Post by broseph82 on Dec 4, 2014 23:19:41 GMT -5
If you still have the old belt, take it to your local auto parts store. They'll match it to a new one. No I trashed it. I knew I should have kept it but didn't. Since you said auto parts store that's where I'll go. Thanks jakesrocks
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 4, 2014 23:27:14 GMT -5
Another thing you might want to pick up at the auto parts store is anti seize compound. It's expensive, but well worth the money. When you get ready to re assemble your machine, spread a very thin coat of the compound over the entire shaft. It'll prevent parts from seizing to the shaft the next time you have to take your machine apart.
A word of warning on the anti seize compound. Wear disposable rubber gloves while working with it. The stuff is near impossible to wash off your hands.
Don
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Post by broseph82 on Dec 5, 2014 0:13:21 GMT -5
Another thing you might want to pick up at the auto parts store is anti seize compound. It's expensive, but well worth the money. When you get ready to re assemble your machine, spread a very thin coat of the compound over the entire shaft. It'll prevent parts from seizing to the shaft the next time you have to take your machine apart. A word of warning on the anti seize compound. Wear disposable rubber gloves while working with it. The stuff is near impossible to wash off your hands. Don The spray mentioned above actually did a really fine job. A little bit of muscle had to be used, but all in all wasnt bad. I'll keep this in mind for when I have to change out wheels again. Right now it's all together with spacers and such so I'm really not wanting to take it apart for a while. Last question: where can I get a cart like object to bolt this to? I'd like something with wheels that I can wheel into my rock room to hook up to water and wheel back out when done. And of course the pulley "needs" to go below on a shelf or I'll brace it to the bottom or something.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 5, 2014 7:44:22 GMT -5
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Post by captbob on Dec 5, 2014 9:04:57 GMT -5
I just went to craigslist and searched "butcher block cart" and came up with several listings. There are probably other searches you could do like "rolling carts" or other key words. Maybe you can find something used to save a few bucks.
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