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by jeffmorgan
Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:10 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Wheel Install Blues
Replies: 3
Views: 2428

Thanks Bill, but the shaft is already slightly rounded as is the bearing (in the

wheel) where it meets the shaft. It's just so darned tight that I can't even

muscle it on not to mention the wheel probably weighs 30-40 pounds. So it's

difficult to hold in alignment with the shaft so that I can ...
by jeffmorgan
Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Wheel Install Blues
Replies: 3
Views: 2428

Wheel Install Blues

Hello all,

Have a General 90-270, 18" saw. Had to replace the bottom tire. Used a gear

puller to get the wheel off and it was stubborn all the way till the very end of

the sppindle. After soaking the tire in hot water and with the assistance of a

couple of heftey c-clamps and heavy ...