> From: Tony Rhodes <ARhodes@compuserve.com>
> Message text written by Cliff Hansen
> >I've puzzled over this. Since the mainshaft is moving back with
> >the tail housing, it seems that the rear bearing may be seized to the
> >shaft.<
>
> It seems to be seized enough for me! I hope find a puller with enough
> strength for the job, plus a length of 12" or so. Maybe one of the tool
rental
> companies.....
>
> I hit the output shaft and bearing with penetrating oil, but nothing.
How hard
> is it supposed to be to get this thing to move??? I have a _heavy_
rubber hammer, and
> I used a 2x2 wood stick on end to pound on. Nothing moved afer the first
1/8" of tail housing
> travel and 1/4" of tail shaft travel.
Sadly, I have experienced this as well. In my case, the rear bearing
required the use of an "adjustable flame wrench" to remove. This also
necessitated the replacement of the main shaft. Good luck.
Irv Korey
Highland Park, IL
74 TR6 CF22767U
TR4A CT52499 VSCDA Group 2 #58 (finally!)
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