Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Enco

[EdK]

(03-17-2012, 11:13 AM)arvidj Wrote:

(03-17-2012, 10:45 AM)EdAK Wrote: The problem is there is only a little over 1/16" between the bearing and the gear. I don't know if that type of bearing separator would work with that small of a gap.

Ed

Ed,

I have this one ... http://www.harborfreight.com/large-beari...-3979.html ... and must measured the leading edge of the leading edge. It was .088 and got bigger rather rather quickly.

I have to assume that the set you were looking at is similar to this ... http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-sep...93980.html ... and that would suggest that the smaller separator will actually fit.

But no matter what it will be pulling on the outer race of the bearing which is not a good thing if you intent to reuse the bearing. But I think you intend to replace all if them replace them so that is not an issue.

Arvid

Arvid,

Thanks, I was hoping the smaller version of that type would have a thin enough lip to get between the bearing and gear. I am replacing all of the bearings and seals so I don't care if I destroy them during removal.

Ed