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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: maxi81 on July 14, 2013, 05:53:19 pm

Title: headstem bearing races
Post by: maxi81 on July 14, 2013, 05:53:19 pm

Hey guys, I'm having trouble trying to get the bearing races back into the head stem. Have tried tapping them in with a hammer and also went and bought some threaded rod and nuts to try and press them in. I can see a few burrs inside the stem and don't want to wreck it. Any advice??

Max

Title: Re: headstem bearing races
Post by: kdx Geoff on July 14, 2013, 06:36:48 pm

Heat the frame, freeze the cone.
Even boiling water can help on the frame if you don't have an oxy or don't want to damage paint with flame.
Sand the seat and get it smooth.
A socket a tad smaller than the cone and a 6 inch extension so you don't hit your fingers will help to get the cone on the right angle so you can tap it in, won't go in if its not right on.
Geoff