Re: bearing press
Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.
Carl "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com... > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > at >> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about >> automotive >> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >> Carl >> >> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> > >no to the drill press. >> > By which I mean 'bearing press' >> > >> > The Merg wrote: >> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > this >> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >> >> anyway, no to the drill press. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> RoyJ wrote: >> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done >> >>> but >> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton >> >>> press, >> >>> 60 ton press desireable. >> >>> >> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > all >> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto >> >>> parts >> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > press >> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > ton >> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >> >>> outlets. >> >>> >> >>> The Merg wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > $150. >> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > this >> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > what >> >>>> I'm doing? >> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >> >>>> passenger side. >> >> >> > >> > -- >> > ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.
Carl "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com... > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > at >> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about >> automotive >> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >> Carl >> >> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> > >no to the drill press. >> > By which I mean 'bearing press' >> > >> > The Merg wrote: >> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > this >> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >> >> anyway, no to the drill press. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> RoyJ wrote: >> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done >> >>> but >> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton >> >>> press, >> >>> 60 ton press desireable. >> >>> >> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > all >> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto >> >>> parts >> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > press >> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > ton >> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >> >>> outlets. >> >>> >> >>> The Merg wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > $150. >> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > this >> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > what >> >>>> I'm doing? >> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >> >>>> passenger side. >> >> >> > >> > -- >> > ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.
Carl "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com... > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > at >> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about >> automotive >> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >> Carl >> >> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> > >no to the drill press. >> > By which I mean 'bearing press' >> > >> > The Merg wrote: >> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > this >> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >> >> anyway, no to the drill press. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> RoyJ wrote: >> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done >> >>> but >> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton >> >>> press, >> >>> 60 ton press desireable. >> >>> >> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > all >> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto >> >>> parts >> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > press >> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > ton >> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >> >>> outlets. >> >>> >> >>> The Merg wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > $150. >> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > this >> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > what >> >>>> I'm doing? >> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >> >>>> passenger side. >> >> >> > >> > -- >> > ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
Re: bearing press
To remove money from your wallet?
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com... > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > at >> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about >> automotive >> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >> Carl >> >> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> > >no to the drill press. >> > By which I mean 'bearing press' >> > >> > The Merg wrote: >> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > this >> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >> >> anyway, no to the drill press. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> RoyJ wrote: >> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done >> >>> but >> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton >> >>> press, >> >>> 60 ton press desireable. >> >>> >> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > all >> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto >> >>> parts >> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > press >> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > ton >> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >> >>> outlets. >> >>> >> >>> The Merg wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > $150. >> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > this >> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > what >> >>>> I'm doing? >> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >> >>>> passenger side. >> >> >> > >> > -- >> > ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
Re: bearing press
To remove money from your wallet?
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com... > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > at >> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about >> automotive >> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >> Carl >> >> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> > >no to the drill press. >> > By which I mean 'bearing press' >> > >> > The Merg wrote: >> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > this >> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >> >> anyway, no to the drill press. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> RoyJ wrote: >> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done >> >>> but >> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton >> >>> press, >> >>> 60 ton press desireable. >> >>> >> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > all >> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto >> >>> parts >> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > press >> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > ton >> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >> >>> outlets. >> >>> >> >>> The Merg wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > $150. >> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > this >> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > what >> >>>> I'm doing? >> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >> >>>> passenger side. >> >> >> > >> > -- >> > ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
Re: bearing press
To remove money from your wallet?
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com... > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > at >> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about >> automotive >> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >> Carl >> >> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> > >no to the drill press. >> > By which I mean 'bearing press' >> > >> > The Merg wrote: >> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > this >> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >> >> anyway, no to the drill press. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> RoyJ wrote: >> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done >> >>> but >> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton >> >>> press, >> >>> 60 ton press desireable. >> >>> >> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > all >> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto >> >>> parts >> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > press >> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > ton >> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >> >>> outlets. >> >>> >> >>> The Merg wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > $150. >> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > this >> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > what >> >>>> I'm doing? >> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >> >>>> passenger side. >> >> >> > >> > -- >> > ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
Re: bearing press
To remove money from your wallet?
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com... > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > at >> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about >> automotive >> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >> Carl >> >> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> > >no to the drill press. >> > By which I mean 'bearing press' >> > >> > The Merg wrote: >> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > this >> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >> >> anyway, no to the drill press. >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> RoyJ wrote: >> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done >> >>> but >> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton >> >>> press, >> >>> 60 ton press desireable. >> >>> >> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > all >> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto >> >>> parts >> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > press >> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > ton >> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >> >>> outlets. >> >>> >> >>> The Merg wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > $150. >> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > this >> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > what >> >>>> I'm doing? >> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >> >>>> passenger side. >> >> >> > >> > -- >> > ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose is extracing money from the pockets of the unwary?
Earle Horton wrote: > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > >>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > > at > >>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive >>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >>Carl >> >> >>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >>news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> >>>>no to the drill press. >>> >>>By which I mean 'bearing press' >>> >>>The Merg wrote: >>> >>>>Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > > this > >>>>is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >>>>anyway, no to the drill press. >>>>Thanks >>>> >>>>RoyJ wrote: >>>> >>>>>all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >>>>>unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but >>>>>the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press, >>>>>60 ton press desireable. >>>>> >>>>>I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > > all > >>>>>you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts >>>>>place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > > press > >>>>>unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > > ton > >>>>>presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >>>>>outlets. >>>>> >>>>>The Merg wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > > $150. > >>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > > this > >>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > > what > >>>>>>I'm doing? >>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >>>>>>passenger side. >>>> >>>-- >>>ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose is extracing money from the pockets of the unwary?
Earle Horton wrote: > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > >>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > > at > >>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive >>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >>Carl >> >> >>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >>news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> >>>>no to the drill press. >>> >>>By which I mean 'bearing press' >>> >>>The Merg wrote: >>> >>>>Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > > this > >>>>is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >>>>anyway, no to the drill press. >>>>Thanks >>>> >>>>RoyJ wrote: >>>> >>>>>all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >>>>>unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but >>>>>the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press, >>>>>60 ton press desireable. >>>>> >>>>>I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > > all > >>>>>you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts >>>>>place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > > press > >>>>>unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > > ton > >>>>>presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >>>>>outlets. >>>>> >>>>>The Merg wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > > $150. > >>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > > this > >>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > > what > >>>>>>I'm doing? >>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >>>>>>passenger side. >>>> >>>-- >>>ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose is extracing money from the pockets of the unwary?
Earle Horton wrote: > It does work for its intended purpose. > > Earle > > "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > >>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy > > at > >>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive >>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be >>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate. >> >>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to >>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron. >> >>Carl >> >> >>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message >>news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org... >> >>>>no to the drill press. >>> >>>By which I mean 'bearing press' >>> >>>The Merg wrote: >>> >>>>Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big > > this > >>>>is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good... >>>>anyway, no to the drill press. >>>>Thanks >>>> >>>>RoyJ wrote: >>>> >>>>>all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a >>>>>unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but >>>>>the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press, >>>>>60 ton press desireable. >>>>> >>>>>I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If > > all > >>>>>you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts >>>>>place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used > > press > >>>>>unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 > > ton > >>>>>presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other >>>>>outlets. >>>>> >>>>>The Merg wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for > > $150. > >>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty. >>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would > > this > >>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn > > what > >>>>>>I'm doing? >>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front >>>>>>passenger side. >>>> >>>-- >>>ÐÏࡱá >> >> > > |
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