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copterEddie
04-01-2004, 08:03 AM
Please Help!

Trying to remove this without buying 200.00 worth of vises, etc...
Coming out of an Extreme - main mast bearing blocks - all three (4 bearings)
Please give me your suggested way (except a .45 Auto - I tried that! :wink: )

Thanks copE
Shannon Davis
04-01-2004, 08:52 AM
stick the block in the oven @ around 200-250f--a few taps it shouldfall out.
copterEddie
04-01-2004, 09:25 AM
Thanks Shannon:

Just looked at your videos - Can you do a throttle and tail set up one (I need this BAD!)?

Also I need a couple of Fury covers - you still have them?

(240) 447-8899

Thanks Edwin
Shannon Davis
04-01-2004, 10:07 AM
I have the covers still- will do more vids soon.

Please don't delete me for subversive advertising on the HeliHuggies :cry:
ThBrtmn
04-01-2004, 11:01 AM
HeliHuggies
I like that... makes me think of diapers for helis who cant hold their liquid. :lol:
DavidH
04-01-2004, 11:02 AM
Coming out of an Extreme - main mast bearing blocks - all three (4 bearings)


Eddie,
Just curious, you using MA bearing blocks in a Predator? Or you still have an Extreme you fly ? :lol:

David
copterEddie
04-01-2004, 12:17 PM
David: This is for an Extreme I am trying to ressurect to possibly sell...

I may keep it as a back up's back up. I have invested a lot in refurbishing it.

Thanks,

Edwin
alexander
04-04-2004, 08:54 AM
Trying to remove this without buying 200.00 worth of vises, etc...
Coming out of an Extreme - main mast bearing blocks - all three (4 bearings)
Please give me your suggested way (except a .45 Auto - I tried that! )

Most people don't consider the power of a nut, bolt and two washers. These simple items when correctly used with two sockets will remove bearings from bearing blocks. Select one socket a tiny bit bigger than the bearing outer race and use the other smaller one to push on the bearing inner race.

Remember that you may damage the bearing taking it out if it is very tight in the block and a bit of heat will ease the process. It is however better than using hammers etc and usually the bearing survives since it is a steady push out rather than an impact type.

Stephen Bell