5 replies to this topic

[mreibman]

My normal hudy tire truer was in need of some help, it seems the bearings on the drum were worn out.

 

Yesterday, I was able to remove them. They appeared to be glued in. Not knowing what kind of glue was used, I used a little acetone, and that seemed to work enough to get them loose.

 

So my question is this - when you replace the bearings, are they SUPPOSED to be glued in, or are they just a snug snap fit?

 

If they ARE supposed to be glued in, what is the correct glue to use? 

 

I had figured to use loctite CA glue, but would like some suggestions if anyone has experience with this.

 

Thanks!!

 

[Racer36]

I’ve never encountered glue on any Hudy bearings. I have 3 and I’ve gone through each of them over the years. They are just a light press fit.

[Mark Onofri]

Keep it in mind they are metric. If I were to find another at a decent price, I'd have Martin resize it for a real standard dementia so I could use a 5/40 axel without having to turn in down to fit.

[bbr]

i carefully tap them out with a punch

[Rob Voska]

If they are lose Locktite (green) stud and bearing mount takes up small irregularities.  But it's not designed to take up slop.

[Mark Onofri]

Dimension,not dementia, my apologies.