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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:01 am    Post subject: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:16 am    Post subject: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races Reply with quote

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(at)earthlink.net (recapen(at)earthlink.net)> wrote:

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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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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:26 am    Post subject: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races Reply with quote

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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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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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 11:18 am    Post subject: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races Reply with quote

Initially, it is for convenience and assurance of correct execution.

I have done this (decades ago) on VW’s 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(at)matronics.com <owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com> On Behalf Of Charlie England
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:15 PM
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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(at)earthlink.net (recapen(at)earthlink.net)> wrote:
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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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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 11:20 am    Post subject: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races Reply with quote

The races in the freezer sounds like a good tip

From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com <owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com> On Behalf Of Jim Sears
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 1:25 PM
To: 'rv-list(at)matronics.com' <rv-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: RE: 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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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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PostPosted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:05 am    Post subject: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races Reply with quote

I did the same, froze the races then heated the wheel with a propane torch. The races will only need a tap with a hammer and block of wood. Totally easy


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The races in the freezer sounds like a good tip

From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com <owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com> On Behalf Of Jim SearsSent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 1:25 PMTo: 'rv-list(at)matronics.com' <rv-list(at)matronics.com>Subject: RE: 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
 

-------------------------------------From: recapen(at)earthlink.net (recapen(at)earthlink.net)To: rv-list(at)matronics.com (rv-list(at)matronics.com)Cc: Sent: Tuesday March 9 2021 12:09:37PMSubject: 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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PostPosted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 5:52 am    Post subject: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races Reply with quote

I've used wood, as well. Works if one doesn't have a brass punch, etc.. I've also heated the wheels. Like you said, the races seat very easily when the race is cold and the wheel is hot.

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Subject: Re: Looking for a shop to replace wheel bearing races

I did the same, froze the races then heated the wheel with a propane torch. The races will only need a tap with a hammer and block of wood. Totally easy




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The races in the freezer sounds like a good tip


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