I have on old dirt devil hand vac with a bad front bearing. I can get a replacement but I don’t know how to remove and replace it. I have no bearing pullers or specialty tools. Would love some advice.
Thanks
-Jack
Thanks
-Jack
How do I remove and replace an old bearing?
- Thread starter kirbyman65
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Photos please. Good luck.
This is what the motor looks like.
Have you opened it up at all?
I’ve removed/washed the fan. And I’ve taken it apart and vacuumed it out. It’s a sealed bearing so it can’t be repacked. I spent $4 and bought a new bearing already. It’s a 608-ZZ bearing 7 millimeter diameter.
I wouldn't have a clue, maybe a flathead and hammer?
Let me see the bearing. Depending on location best bet maybe needlenose vise-grip pliers or cut it off with a Dremel and a cut-off wheel.
Reverse pliers?
What I am talking about lock around the part, and allow you to hold it still and then you could crack it with a mini grinder and then break it with a hammer and chisel.
That does definitely work too, though I was suggesting it as an idea without saying it was perfect.
Might work for sure.
Maybe.
I find cutting then breaking is usually the easiest way to get them off. I go to power tools for anything that is not delicate. I buy all sockets that I can in impact rated so I can go to a 1/2" drive Milwaukee M18 Fuel impact quickly!
More power!
My dad calls me Tim the Tool Man and all of my vehicles have V8 Engines!
Gotta make it a V12!
Love the reference! I started watching Home Improvement a few months back.
That is what the NZ distributer for MD central vacuum calls me too! I want to put 3 Ametek Lamb 122559s in my central vacuum. Those are the most powerful central vac motors available. 8.4 inch diameter.
I just go ahead and get the equipment with the high power ratings as they are built to reliably handle it. I prefer to underwork high horsepower than overwork a smaller motor. No matter the application.
Amatek builds a great motor! The Filter Queens have Amatek Lamb motors!
They do indeed! Very durable.
Then I guess you need the Binford 1000 version instead of the Milwaukee impact sockets!
Jeff
Yeah I pretty much have that! I have the biggest 1/2" drive Milwaukee makes and use it regularly working on my truck. At work my boss has the 1" drive and it will rip wheels off of tri-axle dump trucks like butter
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Sounds like someone has competition.
I use it at work. Big trucks require tools not found at the home improvement store!
Definetely. The bigger the thing, the more the power.
For sure! No matter the job, I would rather be overprepared and overthink every detail than have a surprise. the next day is always planned in advance down to what I will eat for all 3 meals!
I don’t plan that much, but I do plan a fair bit.
I take my lunch to work, and 95% of my meals are made at home with a lot of it from scratch. Tastes better and it is way cheaper. My budget per meal average is $5, and steaks are on the menu at least once a week. Tomorrow will be homemade slider burgers and fries for supper, eggs and toast for breakfast. Ham and turkey sandwich, pretzels, and fruit for lunch.
Sounds nice. I might make burgers soon-ish.
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