1st I got my rear wheel bearing retainer tool that I ordered in.
I had taken my wheels a local shop to get the tires taken off and the bearings pulled so I could re-spoke and possibly powder coat the wheels. Well they had problems with the rear wheel bearing retainer. This is what I got back from the shop.
To be fair to the shop they let me know they were having problems getting it out and asked if I wanted them to continue or leave as is. I said go ahead, cause if you guys can't get it out doubt I will be able to.
When I went to pick up they apologized and didn't charge me for any of their work. Luckily with the poor snow winter they did not have a lot of snowmobiles to work on. I think that I had given them a challenge and they did their darndest to get it out.
Luckily I had a couple spare wheels at home that I attempted to get the retainer out.
Here was my process.
1. Soak in PB blaster multiple times a day for a week.
2. Research on NGW for best Method
3. drill out the punch marks
4. Try to use the Punch and Screw driver method
this did not budge anything
5. Thread each hole and screw in a bolt and long lever:
-This resulted in breaking out two of the holes.
6. Use a drift and try to turn the retainer.
- just broke out more of the retainer
7. Break down and order a bearing retainer tool.
This is what I ordered "Motion Pro 08-0227 XR Bearing Retainer Tool" http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GZ ... UTF8&psc=1
This was received in a couple of days and worked perfectly.
Using my impact gun and in about 30 seconds I removed both bearing retainer that I broke and one that had not been damaged.
This is the one I had busted:
This is the other spare wheel:
Next I had a bunch of different parts show up at the door:
My new speedo/Dash unit
Parts for the Hydraulic Clutch Conversion, New Spark Plug Caps, & Steering Stem bearings
And Finally the newly sealed gas tank from Elizabeth Radiator
Then I was able to get my engine swapped into my Sidecar rig to make sure that it is going to run properly.
I would say a successful week, even thought I found a couple of electrical gremlins that kept me from actually starting the bike.
