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4 years 4 months ago #216392
by Deebo
Stuck on removing the plug 7B-5213 (covering shaft 18 in the engine manual pic), don’t want to damage it as it’s not listed as available on Machinerytrader or CAT parts. (Unless it’s been superseded?) The manual just says remove and then pull the shaft through the bearings using a 5/16”-18 bolt as I’ve already done with the other shaft. Any hints on doing it safely or is the plug available with a new part no? Thanks.
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4 years 4 months ago #216394
by ccjersey
Sometimes you can take a punch and drive one edge in and cock the plug in the housing enough to grab it with pliers and pull it out. If that won’t work, drill a hole in it and stick a punch through to pry it out. Most plugs like that are standard items from a well equipped auto parts store.
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4 years 4 months ago #216403
by edb
Hi Deebo,
as this plug is installed back to front in the shaft bore, maybe drill the plug and install a self tapping screw large enough that will fit down inside the shaft puller bolt thread and not catch in it--so the self tapper screw seats at the bottom of the shaft thread drilling --and use the S/T Screw to jack the plug out.
If the screw strips out and fails to pull the plug, maybe solder a thicker piece of sheet metal to the plug and try again.
This way if the plug is not available you can use it again after sealing it with another plate and solder.
Seem to recall they maybe brass--if so, another could easily be machined even if not brass.
Just some ideas I would likely try, depending on availability.
Cheers,
Eddie B.
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4 years 4 months ago #216414
by Deebo
Thanks for that guys, I’ll try those techniques. I hadn’t thought repairing the plug would be an option.
Regards,
Tony
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