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Old 05-18-2019, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn
I did my first one at 11pm in the dark alley. Imagine MY SURPRISE.

BETTER: I preloaded with 10,000# more than the push rod was designed and it didn't move: until i heated it to about 240°F and THEN the BANG! I was sure the knuckle split....
For the OUTER Race, I wonder if we can use a small angle grinder or dremel and cut a 45-degree groove (making sure you do not go through the racer and cut into the spindle), deep enough to make it weak, then bang it out using cold chisel?
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