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Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-23-2009, 11:03 PM

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Posted By Billybob

Well the first explanation was “a 20+ ton press...

Well the first explanation was “a 20+ ton press can, if setup wrong” and the subsequent explanation was “In the end, I was forced to use an oxygen acetylene torch to "cherry" the metal + a 20 ton...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-22-2009, 12:03 AM

Replies: 102

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Posted By Billybob

Actually, the MB specific terminology in the...

Actually, the MB specific terminology in the Service Manual Chassis and Body Series 123, Volume I 33.3 -300/1-4 F2 is "Wheel bearing end play" (0.01-0.02 mm is the spec incidentally) but I will...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-21-2009, 11:31 PM

Replies: 102

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Posted By Billybob

Take a hammer and a chisel or old screwdriver and...

Take a hammer and a chisel or old screwdriver and deform the metal ring that is the outside diameter of the seal. Once you put a crimp in the ring it will come out much easier.

You'll need to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-21-2009, 06:21 PM

Replies: 102

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Posted By Billybob

The spindle is without question a machined steel...

The spindle is without question a machined steel forging!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-21-2009, 05:03 PM

Replies: 102

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Posted By Billybob

Here is his post # 16 of this thread detailing...

Here is his post # 16 of this thread detailing him doing exactly that!

There might be a reason those wild and crazy MB engineers Hans and Franz decided to do the many things the various ways...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-16-2009, 09:18 PM

Replies: 102

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Posted By Billybob

Reality! Because the Chinese recycled chevy tool...

Reality! Because the Chinese recycled chevy tool you're trying to use is incapable of exerting enough force to do so! Not to mention that the tool you're attempting to make use of will not allow you...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-16-2009, 08:32 PM

Replies: 102

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Posted By Billybob

You cannot "press it out" the ball joint is...

You cannot "press it out" the ball joint is removed from the spindle with it clamped in a vise and a suitable hammer and drift is used to pound the boll joint out! A suitable hammer is likely a 6...

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