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Frank, I’ve heated one part and had the other part in the freezer before on
projects to install parts, so I guess I should have thought of heating up the housing and slapping
it on the bench. Not many of the motors I work on actually have any roller bearings.
Now, perhaps another thing I should know, but what’s the best way to get that wire clip retainer
out of the top of the housing that holds the seal in? I can’t get a bite on it with a mechanic’s pick,
but at least I haven’t stabbed myself so far. I remember the same frustration years ago on another
motor, and I ended up drilling a tiny hole on the outside of the housing, and pushing a pick in,
to get the end of the clip accessible with a little screw drive….. got to be a better way!
Thanks!
Lloyd, I may rig up a hot plate in the garage to boil some water and see if I can get the piston free.
I suppose it would be best to pour the water right into the water jacket if I can rig up a funnel.
Thanks.!
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