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1. 09:01 AM - Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races ()
2. 09:16 AM - Re: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races (Charlie England)
3. 10:26 AM - Re: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races (Jim Sears)
4. 11:18 AM - Re: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races ()
5. 11:20 AM - Re: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races ()
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| Subject: | Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races |
Folks,
I have a spare set of wheels that I got used from a long-ez.
I have purchased the replacement parts from Vans and would like to have the
new bearing cups pressed in professionally.
Would like a local shop (DelMarVa peninsula) but willing to mail them off to
a recommended shop.
Thoughts please,
Ralph Capen
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| Subject: | Re: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races |
Hi Ralph,
I've owned RVs almost continuously since 1994, and I've always done my own.
Is your desire for a pro shop a convenience thing, or due to lack of
personal experience? If the latter, you can almost certainly learn to do it
yourself; it's a pretty straightforward operation. It can be accomplished
with 'blacksmith level' tools (a hammer & screwdriver, & maybe a set of
sockets), if you're patient and careful. I know; I've done it multiple
times.
If you really want a 'pro' to do it, any local A&P *should* be able to do
it for you; I'd expect any of them that stay busy to do at least one set a
month.
Happy to discuss further, if you want.
Charlie
On Tue, Mar 9, 2021 at 11:06 AM <recapen@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Folks,
>
>
> I have a spare set of wheels that I got used from a long-ez.
>
> I have purchased the replacement parts from Vans and would like to have
> the new bearing cups pressed in professionally.
>
>
> Would like a local shop (DelMarVa peninsula) but willing to mail them off
> to a recommended shop.
>
>
> Thoughts please,
>
> Ralph Capen
>
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| Subject: | Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races |
I'd say about any good wheel shop should be able to press in the new=0Ar
aces; but, it's not really a big deal to do them, yourself. As old as=0A
I am, I replaced a set, last year. After I got over the sticker shock=0A
of the FAA approved bearings and races from Van's, I order mine from=0Aa
nother source for less than half of Van's price. I knocked out the=0Aold
races using a hammer and brass punch. It doesn't matter if the=0Arace i
s a little messed up, as long as the wheel isn't. To install the=0Anew r
aces, I put the races in the freezer for a while, until I needed=0Aeach
one for installation. I used a plastic hammer around the race to=0Anudg
e it into place. Then, I kept working the hammer around the race=0Auntil
I got it almost all the way in. Then, the brass punch came out,=0Aagain
. Each race took just a few minutes to do; and, all have been=0Aworking
well, since installed.=0AI hope this makes it. I haven't posted on RV-l
ist in several years. I=0Astill have my RV-6A. =0A=0AJim Sears =0A------
-------------------------------=0AFrom: recapen@earthlink.net=0ATo: rv-l
ist@matronics.com=0ACc: =0ASent: Tuesday March 9 2021 12:09:37PM=0ASubje
ct: RV-List: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races=0A=0AF
olks, =0A=0AI have a spare set of wheels that I got used from a long-
ez. =0A=0AI have purchased the replacement parts from Vans and would
like to=0Ahave the new bearing cups pressed in professionally. =0A=0A
Would like a local shop (DelMarVa peninsula) but willing to mail them
=0Aoff to a recommended shop. =0A=0AThoughts please, =0A=0ARalph C
apen
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| Subject: | Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races |
Initially, it is for convenience and assurance of correct execution.
I have done this (decades ago) on VW=99s that I have owned so it
is most likely within my capabilities.
I do have a single one with a defective casting that I can practice
on..
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
<owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com> On Behalf Of Charlie England
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races
Hi Ralph,
I've owned RVs almost continuously since 1994, and I've always done my
own. Is your desire for a pro shop a convenience thing, or due to lack
of personal experience? If the latter, you can almost certainly learn to
do it yourself; it's a pretty straightforward operation. It can be
accomplished with 'blacksmith level' tools (a hammer & screwdriver, &
maybe a set of sockets), if you're patient and careful. I know; I've
done it multiple times.
If you really want a 'pro' to do it, any local A&P *should* be able to
do it for you; I'd expect any of them that stay busy to do at least one
set a month.
Happy to discuss further, if you want.
Charlie
On Tue, Mar 9, 2021 at 11:06 AM <recapen@earthlink.net
<mailto:recapen@earthlink.net> > wrote:
Folks,
I have a spare set of wheels that I got used from a long-ez.
I have purchased the replacement parts from Vans and would like to have
the new bearing cups pressed in professionally.
Would like a local shop (DelMarVa peninsula) but willing to mail them
off to a recommended shop.
Thoughts please,
Ralph Capen
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| Subject: | Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races |
The races in the freezer sounds like a good tip
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
<owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com> On Behalf Of Jim Sears
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 1:25 PM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races
I'd say about any good wheel shop should be able to press in the new
races; but, it's not really a big deal to do them, yourself. As old as
I am, I replaced a set, last year. After I got over the sticker shock
of the FAA approved bearings and races from Van's, I order mine from
another source for less than half of Van's price. I knocked out the old
races using a hammer and brass punch. It doesn't matter if the race is
a little messed up, as long as the wheel isn't. To install the new
races, I put the races in the freezer for a while, until I needed each
one for installation. I used a plastic hammer around the race to nudge
it into place. Then, I kept working the hammer around the race until I
got it almost all the way in. Then, the brass punch came out, again.
Each race took just a few minutes to do; and, all have been working
well, since installed.
I hope this makes it. I haven't posted on RV-list in several years. I
still have my RV-6A.
Jim Sears
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From: recapen@earthlink.net <mailto:recapen@earthlink.net>
Cc:
Sent: Tuesday March 9 2021 12:09:37PM
Subject: RV-List: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races
Folks,
I have a spare set of wheels that I got used from a long-ez.
I have purchased the replacement parts from Vans and would like to have
the new bearing cups pressed in professionally.
Would like a local shop (DelMarVa peninsula) but willing to mail them
off to a recommended shop.
Thoughts please,
Ralph Capen
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