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What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - jimxms - 16-06-2019
(Original thread title: Who can slide this on my shaft!)
In order to rebuild my charger one of the main things I need is a hydraulic press for pushing the new bearings onto the shafts. It looks like I can pick one uup for about £100 on eBay but I really don't want the hassle of finding somewhere to set it up and then having to sell it after.
So, what kind of place would use such a device? Any ideas chaps?
What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - Fozzy - 16-06-2019
You probably dont need one. You could try putting the shaft in the freezer for 30 mins then try dropping the bearing on, it might give enough clearance.
If not, i would say most engineering places would have a press. A lot of car garages do as well for replacing wheel bearings
What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - jimxms - 16-06-2019
Cheers dude. Good call with the wheel bearings. Fingers crossed I can do it without. The only thing I need to buy now is a 3 jaw puller for getting the buggers off in the first place.
What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - Stoney - 16-06-2019
jimxms Cheers dude. Good call with the wheel bearings. Fingers crossed I can do it without. The only thing I need to buy now is a 3 jaw puller for getting the buggers off in the first place.
If you are going to get someone to fit the new ones, I dare say they will be able to remove the old ones too! Might save you buying a puller too.
As long as you are happy for another man to fondle your shaft, of course.
What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - jimxms - 16-06-2019
Stoney As long as you are happy for another man to fondle your shaft, of course.
So long as its well lubricated. I wouldn't want my shaft to sustain any damage from having its bearings yanked off dry.
What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - Lexusboy - 16-06-2019
You could try a guy could Glenn Wilson who owns Wilson Tools in Benfleet
2-4 Parsons Road
Manor Trading Estate
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 4PY
Telephone: 01268 752 836
Fax: 01268 565 323
Web: http://www.wilson-tool.co.uk
Not sure what he would charge though...
What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - jimxms - 16-06-2019
Cheers mate. I shall give him a tinkle when my rebuild kit arrives.:thumbup:
What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - RichyUK - 16-06-2019
i have a press, but you'd probably find someone more local..
What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - sprinter2012 - 16-06-2019
I have one at work too, 30 tonnes enough?
What sort of company might use a hydraulic press? - jimxms - 16-06-2019
sprinter2012 I have one at work too, 30 tonnes enough?
Yeah thats prolly enough to snap my shaft in half :crying: