Travis Sure would like to press it out like you say,But cant see any way to do
it. Thats why I put it on the net Thought someone maybe had been there
before. If you have GMC parts book look on page 14-2 and you can see spindle
and frame its mounted in. Spindle has to come out front ,but flange on
spindle is same size as flange its mounted in and see no way to get leverage on
spindle. Thought someone out there might know how. Right now I'm waiting on
brake parts from Gary Miller in Ore, I live in Wa State(address on Black list}
then I intend to take coach to a machine shop and see what they can do.
Might could use hot wrench on it but there must be A better way. Appreciate
and will consider all suggestions
Bill
> Bill, I've been following your plight and personally think you'd be ahead to
> remove the spindle. There shouldn't be a shortage of replacements available,
> since it is a rarely damaged part. I'd feel a lot more comfortable with good
> original threads on something so critical to your safety.
>
> I'm not familiar with how the spindle is held to the arm, but why can't you
> press it out without removing the arm? It would likely take a little
> thought, but I'd be surprised if it isn't relatively easy. I have a
> bench-top press made by Blackhawk that is essentially a Porta-Power with a
> frame around it. It isn't very heavy so I'd think you could stand it on edge
> and slip it over the end of the arm so as to press the spindle out and back
> in while the arm is still on the coach. This way you wouldn't have to fool
> with the pins, etc, and you wouldn't disturb your alignment.
>
> Where are you located? I would be more than happy to lend this to you
> (haven't used it in a couple of years!) if freight is at all practical. I am
> in Lubbock, Texas, about 300 miles due west of Dallas/Fort Worth. I also
> have a 4-ton Porta Power kit that you're welcome to, but I doubt if it would
> work for this as you'd have to figure out how to back up the arm.
>
> One of the list members mentioned the other day that everyone should have
> their home location in their signature lines...this is another good example
> of why.
>
> Let me know. I could ship it to you Monday. Or call me at 806 789 3005.
>
> Travis...in Lubbock, Texas hometown of Buddy Holly and not much else.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Satterfield
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Date: Saturday, August 21, 1999 10:02 AM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Thread Chaser+ GMC for sale
>
> >Rick If I can get right sized spindle die( which as far as I know may
> be
> >avail from snap on tool, w/ no dealer in this area, closest one in Id who
> doesnt
> >answer phone) I am sure I can clean up threads and install new nut( avail
> from
> >NAPA) The only problem I have with that is that there wont be enough
> meat on
> >threads to give the strength that it originally had. May have to pull
> off
> >suspension arms and have old spindle pressed out and new one installed if
> avail.
> >Personally don't see anything to press against to remove spindle but it
> says so
> >in book. Just hate to tear things up and ruin alignment if there is other
> way.
> >At least its home in garage and not on side of road.
> >Bill
> >
> >
> >>
> >> > the spindle is 27/32 20 thread and
> >> > since the threads are pretty well scuffed off I should be able to
> rethread
> >> w/
> >> >
> >> > 13/16. Does that sound logical?
> >>
> >> Bill,
> >> Talk about an oddball size! I hesitate to say "do it". What I would
> do
> >> is try rethreading it as described, thoroughly clean the threads with a
> wire
> >> wheel or similar, then inspect carefully. If in doubt, get it
> spray-welded
> >> and rethreaded, or replace it. It's not a real high-stress area, but it
> sure
> >> is critical!
> >>
> >> My .02.
> >>
> >> Rick Staples
> >> "75 Eleganza
> >> Louisville, CO
> >
> >
> >
it. Thats why I put it on the net Thought someone maybe had been there
before. If you have GMC parts book look on page 14-2 and you can see spindle
and frame its mounted in. Spindle has to come out front ,but flange on
spindle is same size as flange its mounted in and see no way to get leverage on
spindle. Thought someone out there might know how. Right now I'm waiting on
brake parts from Gary Miller in Ore, I live in Wa State(address on Black list}
then I intend to take coach to a machine shop and see what they can do.
Might could use hot wrench on it but there must be A better way. Appreciate
and will consider all suggestions
Bill
> Bill, I've been following your plight and personally think you'd be ahead to
> remove the spindle. There shouldn't be a shortage of replacements available,
> since it is a rarely damaged part. I'd feel a lot more comfortable with good
> original threads on something so critical to your safety.
>
> I'm not familiar with how the spindle is held to the arm, but why can't you
> press it out without removing the arm? It would likely take a little
> thought, but I'd be surprised if it isn't relatively easy. I have a
> bench-top press made by Blackhawk that is essentially a Porta-Power with a
> frame around it. It isn't very heavy so I'd think you could stand it on edge
> and slip it over the end of the arm so as to press the spindle out and back
> in while the arm is still on the coach. This way you wouldn't have to fool
> with the pins, etc, and you wouldn't disturb your alignment.
>
> Where are you located? I would be more than happy to lend this to you
> (haven't used it in a couple of years!) if freight is at all practical. I am
> in Lubbock, Texas, about 300 miles due west of Dallas/Fort Worth. I also
> have a 4-ton Porta Power kit that you're welcome to, but I doubt if it would
> work for this as you'd have to figure out how to back up the arm.
>
> One of the list members mentioned the other day that everyone should have
> their home location in their signature lines...this is another good example
> of why.
>
> Let me know. I could ship it to you Monday. Or call me at 806 789 3005.
>
> Travis...in Lubbock, Texas hometown of Buddy Holly and not much else.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Satterfield
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Date: Saturday, August 21, 1999 10:02 AM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Thread Chaser+ GMC for sale
>
> >Rick If I can get right sized spindle die( which as far as I know may
> be
> >avail from snap on tool, w/ no dealer in this area, closest one in Id who
> doesnt
> >answer phone) I am sure I can clean up threads and install new nut( avail
> from
> >NAPA) The only problem I have with that is that there wont be enough
> meat on
> >threads to give the strength that it originally had. May have to pull
> off
> >suspension arms and have old spindle pressed out and new one installed if
> avail.
> >Personally don't see anything to press against to remove spindle but it
> says so
> >in book. Just hate to tear things up and ruin alignment if there is other
> way.
> >At least its home in garage and not on side of road.
> >Bill
> >
> >
> >>
> >> > the spindle is 27/32 20 thread and
> >> > since the threads are pretty well scuffed off I should be able to
> rethread
> >> w/
> >> >
> >> > 13/16. Does that sound logical?
> >>
> >> Bill,
> >> Talk about an oddball size! I hesitate to say "do it". What I would
> do
> >> is try rethreading it as described, thoroughly clean the threads with a
> wire
> >> wheel or similar, then inspect carefully. If in doubt, get it
> spray-welded
> >> and rethreaded, or replace it. It's not a real high-stress area, but it
> sure
> >> is critical!
> >>
> >> My .02.
> >>
> >> Rick Staples
> >> "75 Eleganza
> >> Louisville, CO
> >
> >
> >
