gbic1
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MY driver cable is broken off and I am changing my track and rebushing my skid. How deep is the hole in the driver shaft to take cable? Drilling is a pain and I dont want to go too deep. Would it be just as easy to tap the hole and pull out the insert and replace it? Any one done this?
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opsled
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gbic1 said:
The hole is deeper than the insert (can't remember how much). I remove them as you describe. Drill 7/32" hole, 1/4" course tap. Small slide hammer with 1/4" bolt attached to the end and out they come.
A guy could also rig a puller using 1/4" threaded rod a nut/washer and a sleeve that the insert would go through. Drill, tap, tread in rod, slide sleeve over rod, thread on washer/nut, tighten..
They aren't in there that tough.
opsled
speedo drive depth
total depth is 1" 1/8 without the insert that holds the speedo key u can drill out the insert with a 3/16" drill an put a new one in i f u dont have a sharp drill for the drive key usually can work the drill around and get it out but some are apain good luck and some swearin u can get it
total depth is 1" 1/8 without the insert that holds the speedo key u can drill out the insert with a 3/16" drill an put a new one in i f u dont have a sharp drill for the drive key usually can work the drill around and get it out but some are apain good luck and some swearin u can get it
gbic1
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Ok I drilled it for 10/32 and used a 1/4 drive 1/2 socket to pull it out. All it did was strip out the nut and bolt. I then drilled it to 5/32 and tapped to 1/4 and with a stack of washers it came right out. Thanks New parts ordered. I will push the new parts in later this week. Will put track back in first.
opsled
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Walla!!
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