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Old 08-29-2009, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dcdoug View Post
I just fought two of my spinners for 40 min and finally got them off using a 2x4 with a rag wrapped around the end and a mini hand sledge hammer on the 2x4. My rubber mallet was useless. Here's my question - is it OK to put them back on so they are "rubber mallet tight". I will obviously safety wire them as well.
Do you really mean a "rubber mallet?" Or do you mean lead mallet? Rubber mallets are next to worthless. You should be using a lead mallet, and of course you MUST apply anti-seize to the thread and mating surfaces.
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