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Who's broke down on I-75 Florida??

sak00

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Heading northbound on I-75 MM 289 I just passed a broke down southbound Deuce. Nobody was around and the truck had an orange sticker on it. Looks like FHP had been there to tag it. Anybody here need help, I'm located at MM 301 let me know (813) 380-9262
 

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Hey Guys, James and I just got back. We struggled for a while trying to get what was left of the bearing off the spindle, no such luck. One of the bearings let go and subsequently caught the hub on fire (flames, the lot), I guess the heat had an affect on the bearing ring, as we absolutely could not get it off.

What we needed was a really long puller, we went to various auto parts stores and none of the pullers had long enough arms to reach the bearing on the inside of the spindle. So with FHP wanting it towed, no chance of flat tow, and heavy rain on the way we called it quits and called in a favor:
 

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phil2968

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Glad you got it of the spare parts highway before I got to it! You should have called me I have some big pullers at work! Glad you got home safe, still want some help?
 

SixSpeed

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Glad you got it of the spare parts highway before I got to it! You should have called me I have some big pullers at work! Glad you got home safe, still want some help?
I think Pete had first dibs on parts, LOL.

We still need a big puller I think. Not sure what other options we have for getting it off!

We couldn't find a puller that had a long enough reach from distances shown here:
 

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phil2968

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Need more then 4.5 inches? (that's what she said)! I have some bigger pullers at work. A torch can also be used to extract the race if used carefully! Give me a call tomorrow on the cell and let me know what i can help you with!
 

pctrans

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I'm not thinking a puller is gonna do the job. Either a firewrench or cutoff tool; and even then, you don't know what kind of shape the spindle is in. If it got that hot, you might want to consider a replacement spindle (NO, I don't have one!).
 

SixSpeed

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Hey Pete do you have....awww....:-(

I did manage to get the bearing ring to move a little bit, so I don't think its a lost cause. Just couldn't get near enough pressure on it without a puller.
 

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Have to second what PCTrans said about a cutoff. I had a bearing failure on a 4x4 and it really messed up the inner part of the bearing where it met the axle tube. Ended up using a Dremel with a cutoff wheel to cut the inner part of the bearing as a puller would not even budge it. Just be careful with the cutoff wheel and wrap several layers of tape around the axle tube in case you slip.

Ruppster
 

pctrans

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If you carefully cut diagonally across the ring, you don't have to cut all the way through. Just leave a "little" (blonde * hair) metal next to the spindle. Then take a big chisel, a 5 pound hammer, and smack the crap out of it. It should split open enough to remove.
 

ca1517

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I have a puller, I am close to Atlanta. I know this does not help right now, if you need it, I can ship it down, and you ship it back. Let me know.
 

Recovry4x4

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I would be weary of that spindle in the future. Do what you have to now but when possible, source a replacement. The cutoff is probably the best tool. May take a while but it's much more precise than a gas hatchet.
 

nhdiesel

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I'll second the cutoff wheel. As said above, cut diagonally and you will be able to cut more without the wheel hitting the hub. If necessary make another cut 180 degrees from the first then it should split pretty easily.

Check the spindle after. If it got hot enough to discolor it, I would see if you can get a replacement. Most spindles are heat treated, and if it got hot enough, it may have softened the metal and weakened it. I'm not sure if a Deuce's spindle is heat treated, but I'd still use caution.

Jim
 

pctrans

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Yup! Good thing it got towed. I'm coming down thru there this morning. And I need another parts truck! rofl
 
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