I had exactly the same problem. I heated up one enough that it slipped on
easily, but you have to be quick.
The other got half way on and you will NEVER be able to heat it up again
because the axle will heat and expand also.
Here's what I did
Be patient
Take an 8" drift pin (Craftsman, costs a couple of bucks) and tap firmly
(pound?) three different points on the spacer: top, lower right, lower
left, top etc.
Be patient
be patient
be patient
eventually it will go on. It took me approximately 1/2 hour of continuous
banging, but it eventually seated and hasn't been a problem. The only
problem I have is that after getting it all the way on, the ID of the outer
wheel bearing is too small. It catches on the taper of the axle before the
bearings have the proper pre-load. I didn't know what to do about it so I
ignored it.
Jon
'53 3100 with dynamite Camera discs
-----Original Message-----
From: RobXR250@aol.com [SMTP:RobXR250@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 9:52 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] getting adapters on spindles for DB
Ok, im a little, well........frustrated. I bought the front disc brake kit
from chevy duty for my '50 3100. I heated the adapters that go on the
spindles in my oven like one of the guys there told my to. I pounded the
adapters on to the spindles while they were still EXTREMELY hot, and got
them
to go on only half way. What the hell do i do now!? I know a guy that has a
couple of presses, but i dont know if the spindles will come off of the
axel.
Will they? Or can the adapters be pressed on to the spindles while the
spindles are still on the front axel.
Thank you, alot,
Rob
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