Headstock taper bearing removal

[Jon]

Hi

I need to remove my headstock taper rollers – found this on z power https://www.z-power.co.uk/head-bearing-removal-tool

Looks like it’d do the trick.

Anything better?#

KK do you have something i can buy plus bearings set?

[Kaptainkwak]

Normally I just use a drift and tap them out a bit at a time. I have not seen that before. It does look like it would probably do the trick. I will speak with Zpower next week and try and get some feedback.

There is a tip for easier removal next time. Using a dremmel or something similar make 4 small grooves in the headstock to allow a bigger surface to get a drift onto the bearing seat when the bearings are in place.

I can supply these items from Zpower and I will get back to you about the prices.

KK

[Jon]

I’ll have a little play tomorrow see what i can do.

Yeah i think i’ll create some dremel notches beneath bearing seat – mind you i’ll be dead by the time they  need doing again – so might not both lol.

 

[Kaptainkwak]

I can relate to that ha ha

[Jon]

Ok so with some dremelling and a mini slotting disc to slot the bearing cups it gave enough relief to ease the bearing cups out with a screwdriver and hammer.

All good……

[Kaptainkwak]

Great news you’ve managed to remove the old bearings Jon. Are you still wanting me to price new ones?

KK

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