Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
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How about the bogie arms; they get bent and/or twisted too. Don't ask me how I know that, please.
jesse farr
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74 canyonlands (26')
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Bob, you can press them out with a plate presser. Several folks have made them I got one from another GMCer. I can send it to you in a USPS small
flat rate box if there isn't one closer.
It's a nut welded over a hole in the center of a half inch plate. The plate has holes bored which line up with the holes for the backing plate.
Thread those holes from the rear, bolt the plate firmly to the back of the bogie arm, then run a bolt through the welded nut in the center. Get down
on it with your impact wrench and out comes the spindle.
--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
flat rate box if there isn't one closer.
It's a nut welded over a hole in the center of a half inch plate. The plate has holes bored which line up with the holes for the backing plate.
Thread those holes from the rear, bolt the plate firmly to the back of the bogie arm, then run a bolt through the welded nut in the center. Get down
on it with your impact wrench and out comes the spindle.
--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
The manual shows a tool for that. I made one from a piece of 1" thick
steel. Drilled 4 matching holes on the corners, and one large hole in the
center. I welded a nut to the plate, because I did not have a tap that big.
But, the center hole could be tapped to match a large 3/4" nf bolt.
Tap the 4 corner holes in the bogies, bolt the plate to the back of
the bogie, tighten up the big center bolt, and whail away on the side of
the bogie. If you are going to scrap the bogies, use a torch on them. Goes
without saying, use lots of your favorite penetrating oil. Be patient.
Some have used a big, high quality air slugger with success.
Manny uses an enormous pipe wrench on the spindle and brute strength,
but he is as strong as a bull.
There is no way to support those bogies in a press. I know, I spent
the better part of a day trying to kill myself by having bogie assemblies
fly out of the press bed under load.
Jim Hupy
> How about the bogie arms; they get bent and/or twisted too. Don't ask me
> how I know that, please.
>
> jesse farr
> soddy daisy tn
> 74 canyonlands (26')
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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>
> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>
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>
> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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steel. Drilled 4 matching holes on the corners, and one large hole in the
center. I welded a nut to the plate, because I did not have a tap that big.
But, the center hole could be tapped to match a large 3/4" nf bolt.
Tap the 4 corner holes in the bogies, bolt the plate to the back of
the bogie, tighten up the big center bolt, and whail away on the side of
the bogie. If you are going to scrap the bogies, use a torch on them. Goes
without saying, use lots of your favorite penetrating oil. Be patient.
Some have used a big, high quality air slugger with success.
Manny uses an enormous pipe wrench on the spindle and brute strength,
but he is as strong as a bull.
There is no way to support those bogies in a press. I know, I spent
the better part of a day trying to kill myself by having bogie assemblies
fly out of the press bed under load.
Jim Hupy
> How about the bogie arms; they get bent and/or twisted too. Don't ask me
> how I know that, please.
>
> jesse farr
> soddy daisy tn
> 74 canyonlands (26')
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>
> ________________________________________________________________________________
>
> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>
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>
> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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> The manual shows a tool for that. I made one from a piece of 1" thick
> steel. Drilled 4 matching holes on the corners, and one large hole in the
> center. I welded a nut to the plate, because I did not have a tap that big.
> But, the center hole could be tapped to match a large 3/4" nf bolt.
> Tap the 4 corner holes in the bogies, bolt the plate to the back of
> the bogie, tighten up the big center bolt, and whail away on the side of
> the bogie. If you are going to scrap the bogies, use a torch on them. Goes
> without saying, use lots of your favorite penetrating oil. Be patient.
> Some have used a big, high quality air slugger with success.
> Manny uses an enormous pipe wrench on the spindle and brute strength,
> but he is as strong as a bull.
> There is no way to support those bogies in a press. I know, I spent
> the better part of a day trying to kill myself by having bogie assemblies
> fly out of the press bed under load.
> Jim Hupy
>
Salem, Or
>
>
>> How about the bogie arms; they get bent and/or twisted too. Don't ask me
>> how I know that, please.
>>
>> jesse farr
>> soddy daisy tn
>> 74 canyonlands (26')
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
>> Reply-To:
>> To:
>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
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>> To:
>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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> steel. Drilled 4 matching holes on the corners, and one large hole in the
> center. I welded a nut to the plate, because I did not have a tap that big.
> But, the center hole could be tapped to match a large 3/4" nf bolt.
> Tap the 4 corner holes in the bogies, bolt the plate to the back of
> the bogie, tighten up the big center bolt, and whail away on the side of
> the bogie. If you are going to scrap the bogies, use a torch on them. Goes
> without saying, use lots of your favorite penetrating oil. Be patient.
> Some have used a big, high quality air slugger with success.
> Manny uses an enormous pipe wrench on the spindle and brute strength,
> but he is as strong as a bull.
> There is no way to support those bogies in a press. I know, I spent
> the better part of a day trying to kill myself by having bogie assemblies
> fly out of the press bed under load.
> Jim Hupy
>
Salem, Or
>
>
>> How about the bogie arms; they get bent and/or twisted too. Don't ask me
>> how I know that, please.
>>
>> jesse farr
>> soddy daisy tn
>> 74 canyonlands (26')
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
>> Reply-To:
>> To:
>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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>> ----- Original Message -----
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>> To:
>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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>
Rob M. uploaded pictures of a spindle tool as you described:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-spindle-tool/p58962-spindle-tool-2c.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-spindle-tool/p58963-spindle-tool-3c.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-spindle-tool/p58961-spindle-tool-1c.html
Wally also uploaded pictures of a spindle tool at the same time.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58803-p10100117.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58802-p10100073.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58801-p10100105.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58800-p10100065.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58799-spindle-tool1.html
Gary Zingle also had a tool design similar to the one that Wally uploaded. You can see it here:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6259/spindle.pdf
J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 30’ Stretch
75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
>
> The manual shows a tool for that. I made one from a piece of 1" thick
> steel. Drilled 4 matching holes on the corners, and one large hole in the
> center. I welded a nut to the plate, because I did not have a tap that big.
> But, the center hole could be tapped to match a large 3/4" nf bolt.
> Tap the 4 corner holes in the bogies, bolt the plate to the back of
> the bogie, tighten up the big center bolt, and whail away on the side of
> the bogie. If you are going to scrap the bogies, use a torch on them. Goes
> without saying, use lots of your favorite penetrating oil. Be patient.
> Some have used a big, high quality air slugger with success.
> Manny uses an enormous pipe wrench on the spindle and brute strength,
> but he is as strong as a bull.
> There is no way to support those bogies in a press. I know, I spent
> the better part of a day trying to kill myself by having bogie assemblies
> fly out of the press bed under load.
> Jim Hupy
>
>
>> How about the bogie arms; they get bent and/or twisted too. Don't ask me
>> how I know that, please.
>>
>> jesse farr
>> soddy daisy tn
>> 74 canyonlands (26')
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
>> Reply-To:
>> To:
>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
>> Reply-To:
>> To:
>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-spindle-tool/p58962-spindle-tool-2c.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-spindle-tool/p58963-spindle-tool-3c.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-spindle-tool/p58961-spindle-tool-1c.html
Wally also uploaded pictures of a spindle tool at the same time.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58803-p10100117.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58802-p10100073.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58801-p10100105.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58800-p10100065.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spindle-tool/p58799-spindle-tool1.html
Gary Zingle also had a tool design similar to the one that Wally uploaded. You can see it here:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6259/spindle.pdf
J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 30’ Stretch
75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
>
> The manual shows a tool for that. I made one from a piece of 1" thick
> steel. Drilled 4 matching holes on the corners, and one large hole in the
> center. I welded a nut to the plate, because I did not have a tap that big.
> But, the center hole could be tapped to match a large 3/4" nf bolt.
> Tap the 4 corner holes in the bogies, bolt the plate to the back of
> the bogie, tighten up the big center bolt, and whail away on the side of
> the bogie. If you are going to scrap the bogies, use a torch on them. Goes
> without saying, use lots of your favorite penetrating oil. Be patient.
> Some have used a big, high quality air slugger with success.
> Manny uses an enormous pipe wrench on the spindle and brute strength,
> but he is as strong as a bull.
> There is no way to support those bogies in a press. I know, I spent
> the better part of a day trying to kill myself by having bogie assemblies
> fly out of the press bed under load.
> Jim Hupy
>
>
>> How about the bogie arms; they get bent and/or twisted too. Don't ask me
>> how I know that, please.
>>
>> jesse farr
>> soddy daisy tn
>> 74 canyonlands (26')
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
>> Reply-To:
>> To:
>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Dunahugh
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>> To:
>> Sent: 7/6/2018 1:10:09 AM
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap
>> the rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a
>> large hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/power-level-valve-fitting/p58782-spindle-p
usher.html
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tml
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Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap the
rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a large
hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/rear-spindle-tool/p58962-spindle-tool-2c.h
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From: Gmclist On Behalf Of Bob Dunahugh
Sent: Friday, July 6, 2018 12:10 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] Removing rear spindes from arms that are off coach.
Want to save the spindles for owners that may need them. Going to scrap the
rest. It's going to be hard to use a press. Heating the arm, and a large
hammer is my thought. Any other idea? Bob Dunahugh
