1961 Bendix Two Speed Automatic Disassembly Question

[Krakatoa]

I'm working on a 1961 Bendix 2 speed kickback Red band unit. Is there a way to disassemble this to get to the bearing or is it a factory assembled unit?

Thanks in advance

Nate VT
401-548-9082

 

[SKPC]

Not sure, but a hammer may be needed Nate. That cover looks to have survived some earlier beatings that have bent it up and now it could be hung up?

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

I'm working on a 1961 Bendix 2 speed kickback Red band unit. Is there a way to disassemble this to get to the bearing or is it a factory assembled unit?

Thanks in advance

Nate VT
401-548-9082

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It should come off like @SKPC said it may take some force

 

[WillWork4Parts]

I've definitely seen worse in terms of looks...
Brake arm chatter tends to wear and work the thin edge of the dust cover into a very tight fit. The dust cover does come off with some persuasion. Small taps with a hammer around the edge while pushing down.

Or be a mongrel, rip it off, and buy a new one....

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

Nate, the dust cap is pressed on to the splined cone. Open your vise jaws just enough to clear the retainer, and use a plastic/brass hammer to knock it out. If you deform the cap, just turn it over and tap it flat again. The retainer will also come off the cone.

John

 

[Krakatoa]

Thanks guys I figured it was something like this! I started to do what is suggested the other day but backed off to inquire if I was doing it right. I'll give it a harder whack tomorrow.

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

I'll give it a harder whack tomorrow.

That's what she said hahaha

 

[Krakatoa]

Arrr! I got the dust cover off but now what? Whichever the next piece is that has to come off it's not giving me any good sign as to how without destroying the bearing.

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Arrr! I got the dust cover off but now what? Whichever the next piece is that has to come off it's not giving me any good sign as to how without destroying the bearing.

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Nope those 2 pieces stay as one, you need to remove the bearings from the cage and it will come off of there

 

[WillWork4Parts]

Again, it will come off with some gentle persuasion.
Just like the regular Bendix hubs, if the cage is well worn, you're gonna lose a couple balls...so plan ahead and do it over a container. It's not the end of the world if they fall out either. If they all fall out in the removal process, it's safe to say the bearing assy needs replaced.

Edited to add: Don't try to pull it straight off or all at once. Treat it like a really tight expensive O-ring you don't want to nick, once the first half is over the ridge, it will plop off.