How to split Stevens inserts
Forum rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
-
Dan Hatch
Topic author - Posts: 5018
- Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:31 pm
- First Name: Dan
- Last Name: Hatch
- Location: Alabama
How to split Stevens inserts
Thought I would post picture pictures of how to split the Stevens Front Axle upper inserts. This can be done with a hacksaw. Just cut one side length wise as the pictures show.
If any one has questions just ask. Thanks Dan
-
RajoRacer
- Posts: 5174
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:18 pm
- First Name: Steve
- Last Name: Tomaso
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1914 Touring, 1919 Centerdoor, 1924 TT C-Cab Express, 1925 Racer
- Location: Longbranch, WA
- Board Member Since: 2001
Re: How to split Stevens inserts
Dan - why do you suggest "splitting" your tapered bushings ?
-
Dan Hatch
Topic author - Posts: 5018
- Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:31 pm
- First Name: Dan
- Last Name: Hatch
- Location: Alabama
Re: How to split Stevens inserts
This makes the inserts tighten up on the kingpin as the insert pulls onto the axle. Also makes it easier to install on the kingpin. You can spread the insert as you slide it on to the kingpin.
If you are familiar with the Gates Taper lock bushings in pulleys this how the split insert works.
Any questions just ask. Thanks Dan
If you are familiar with the Gates Taper lock bushings in pulleys this how the split insert works.
Any questions just ask. Thanks Dan
-
RajoRacer
- Posts: 5174
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:18 pm
- First Name: Steve
- Last Name: Tomaso
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1914 Touring, 1919 Centerdoor, 1924 TT C-Cab Express, 1925 Racer
- Location: Longbranch, WA
- Board Member Since: 2001
Re: How to split Stevens inserts
I thank you for the explanation - my Racer has the Gates taper-lock pulleys.