Has anyone ever taken one of these apart. Mine is getting old and rough. I want to disassemble for cleaning and maybe bearing replacement, Hint, tips, suggestions please.
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Skoda Live Center
- Thread starter Don Sipes
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Live center disassembly .
I've watched a few videos but none of the methods I saw seemed applicable to this center. There is a cap that threads on (not shown) and I assume that was used to press the assembly in place. On the tail end there was a tiny (#10-24) set screw that I think was just a place to insert lube. I...
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Tom Kitta
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I did - I have like 4 of these in MT4 and I have also one brand new MT4 for sale.
Some bearings are not that hard to replace - the main problem is the "basket" bearing. Since this is MT2 I am not sure whatever it is the same as MT4.
The thrust bearing and the end bearing on MT4 are standard.
Some bearings are not that hard to replace - the main problem is the "basket" bearing. Since this is MT2 I am not sure whatever it is the same as MT4.
The thrust bearing and the end bearing on MT4 are standard.
I did open it up. The bearing and shaft at the end opposite the center are really small and secured with a very small snap ring. I really didn't want to tap or press on it. It would be very easy to damage. So I flushed it really well with light oil (3 in 1) and re lubed everything. I think it's going to be OK?
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Awesome! I have an MT3 Live Center with a brinelled bearing. I really should take it apart one of these days and replace the bearing.