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Star Reloaders Discussion Forums => Star Reloaders => Topic started by: Bones813 on November 03, 2014, 02:43:27 pm
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I've just started my first complete restoration on a universal. Is there a good way to separate the crankshaft assembly (62) from the crankshaft bearing (60)? I've tried driving the pins out with just a hammer and a punch, but before I get to aggressive with it, is there anything I need to take caution with?
Thanks,
Tom
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Tom, The crankshaft assembly is put together using a hydraulic press and a special fixture to assure that everything is in perfect alignment. A hydraulic press, and something to properly support the assembly should be used to assemble and disassemble the crankshaft assembly and crankshaft bearing assembly.
I can help you with this.......but why do you want to take it apart?
Bruce
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I was thinking about taking it apart to completely clean, paint and re-blue everything. But I think I will just do some careful masking. I'm assuming I would also need a hydraulic press to separate the steel floor plate (12) and column shaft (58) and alignment would be a real pain without the right jig.
I think I'll just leave it all together for now.... Until I change my mind again.
Thanks,
Tom