Originally Posted by
JDNSW
That is ingenious! Well done! You don't have to make up a special drift. Last time I did it I simply used a brass drift, working round the circumference - brass means you don't have to worry about damaging the ball.
John
Thanks John,
I used to do much the same. Then I found that if you turn up something the right size it goes in (or out) with a few pumps of the hydraulic press, plus you make sure it's evenly pressed home.
Access to the lower swivel bearing outer is very restricted and there is only a mm or so of outer race to 'hit', even with the Railco removed you might struggle with a drift.
Working in the pneumatics industry I have access to lots of different sizes of aluminium extrusion that come in handy. When turned down even if it only touches in four spots it makes life easier with the press......
Colin
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