Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
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Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
The hub plug, the one with the two little holes on the top it. I want to remove to inspect and clean as needed. I tried a few hits with a punch and hammer but no go. Put some penetration oil on it and no help. Special tool needed or heat? I have removed some in the past with the punch method but this is really stuck. Any ideas
Re: Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
Drill it. Replace it with a standard plug.
Call Dan Benjamin for parts. P M me for the phone number. IF YOU TALK TO HIM, AND HE HELPS YOU, THEN BUY FROM HIM. IT CREATES GOOD KARMA.
Re: Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
Make yourself a tool, takes about half an hour. Use 3/16" drill stock or cold roll for the two prongs. I made this years ago, used to run into those plugs often but not much any more but still have it when I need it...
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Re: Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
Ivan, do you need to heat the hub around the plug to get it to let go?
Call Dan Benjamin for parts. P M me for the phone number. IF YOU TALK TO HIM, AND HE HELPS YOU, THEN BUY FROM HIM. IT CREATES GOOD KARMA.
Re: Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
The plug and hub can take a good amount of heat before it affects the babbitt, and when torqueing on the wrench, tap with a hammer. The vibration will help as well...
Re: Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
The keys to working on a windmill: Heat, penetrating oil, vibration, and patience.
Re: Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
To expand on Ivan's solution, many years ago I had the same problem and took a 3/4" bolt, cut the head off and drilled two holes for a press fit for the pins. Advantage for me was I could put a 1 1/2" 6 point impact socket on the tool and use my air impact (gently!) to remove a stuck plug. Worked every time for me. Replaces with a square head plug and good to go.
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Re: Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
Meant to say 1 1/8" socket not 1 1/2"!
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Old windy one
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Re: Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
Well I went out this morning and tried all three, almost gave up and she came loose!!! I love that tool idea and definitely next time will make one. Just got a little impatient and used a center punch and hammer. Only used a small amount of heat around the plug because of bearing concern. Plug is still good to use again. Thanks everyone!Bryon wrote: Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:22 am The keys to working on a windmill: Heat, penetrating oil, vibration, and patience.
Re: Aermotor A 602 hub inspection plug is stuck any idea to remove
Wow Tom, that's a great idea.
Call Dan Benjamin for parts. P M me for the phone number. IF YOU TALK TO HIM, AND HE HELPS YOU, THEN BUY FROM HIM. IT CREATES GOOD KARMA.
