What size press for a deuce?

[rancherrob]

We are rebuilding the rear end of the deuce and have come across the third/top member gear shaft that the tm says needs to be put on a press to push out the shaft. My question is, how much force does that require and is there anything else I need a press for on the deuce? I'm considering picking up a hydraulic press from NorthernTool but don't know what size will cover all the needs for the deuce. 5-ton, 10-ton, 20-ton? Any advice you can give a noobie?

Anticipated Thanks,
Rob

 

[misupratwin]

Sorry i can not speak from experience on a deuce, But in my auto repair shop i use a 30 ton , the bed size is the real problem, parts can be awkward . I have found on light cars and trucks i could use a bigger 50 ton press for the bed size. Tim

 

[SMOKEWAGON66]

Just beat it out with a BFH...works for me






(totally kidding of course)

Go with a 20 ton Id say...that should cover the few parts that require a press.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Someone posted a thread on installing lockers. They went into great detail about the rockwell pigs. I would try to find that thread and see what size they used.

As always, go bigger than you think you need!

 

[gimpyrobb]

Maybe send him a PM with questions.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-...ir-locker-rd145-install-thread-pics-tips.html

 

[rancherrob]

So for those who come after, a 20 ton press is NOT sufficient to press in the helical gear of the third member. It can press it out but not in. We took it to a few shops, all with 20 ton presses and theirs couldn't do it either. Also FWIW, the harbor freight press is total junk and permanently bent the first time we used it in pressing out the gear. It was scarily bending to the point we thought parts might go flying and we weren't even maxing it out. We ended up taking it to a John Deere shop with a 40 or 50 ton press that worked just fine.

 

[Jas0n]

Sometimes it helps to put a part in the freezer overnight before you try to press it in... Also leave the other half out in the sun if it's a hot day.

 

[JFS]

Yep, put the inside part in the freezer, the outside part in the oven, no more than 200F or you risk affecting the temper. Dont take your time combining them . You will be surprised how easy it slides on, that is until the temperature differential disappears.