New Departure Overhaul fustration

baronvoncatania

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Mar 13, 2015

• #1

I've done these overhauls before, not too bad to do. This time I replaced the three sets of ball bearing, and the disk set. I aligned all the disks with a straight edge and for the life of me I could not slide the assembly back into the hub without knocking the disks out of alignment.

Apparently there is a disk alignment tool part# d25 that locks them in place. I don't have one.

How do you all accomplish this job?

Thanks jim

 

buickmike

I live for the CABE

• Mar 13, 2015

• #2

I assemble all the disc line them up with suitable straightedge on the axle: with brake arm already adjusted and locked in place-while locknut on brake side of axle is held by vise.Then with overhead view of discs assuring alignment I orient wheel slots or disc slots at 12 o clock pos. And lower wheel over axle.

 

catfish

Riding an Alexander Rocket Bike

• Mar 13, 2015

• #3

It just takes practice. These are the easiest hubs to work on. IMO.

 

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baronvoncatania

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Mar 13, 2015

• #4

Ah! that sounds good. I'll try today. I reached the point last night where I had to step away.

Thanks very much.

buickmike said:

I assemble all the disc line them up with suitable straightedge on the axle: with brake arm already adjusted and locked in place-while locknut on brake side of axle is held by vise.Then with overhead view of discs assuring alignment I orient wheel slots or disc slots at 12 o clock pos. And lower wheel over axle.

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baronvoncatania

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Mar 13, 2015

• #5

Success!

Success! I put it in a vise, and stood over it as suggested and it work on the second try! My eyes are going.

Thanks for your help

 

rustjunkie

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Moderator

• Mar 13, 2015

• #6

Here's a great tool to have that doesn't cost much, very useful for rebuilding hubs:

Park Tool AV-1

 

Dale Alan

I live for the CABE

• Mar 13, 2015

• #7

Scott's suggestion is a good one. Secure grip and inexpensive.Saves those threads.

 

baronvoncatania

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Mar 13, 2015

• #8

looks good, I'll pick one up.

Thanks jim

 

rustjunkie

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Moderator

• Mar 13, 2015

• #9