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I want to remove the 2 front wheels off my skid so I can update my limiter cable. I cant get the wheels off.. tried penetrating lube and a puller they wont budge any tricks?
Camso Rail Idler Wheel Removal
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Have you tried heat? Whats stuck the bolt or the actual wheel?
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The wheel not the bold
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Can you get on the other side of the track/wheel, and with a longer 2x4, try knocking on the wheel starting at 12-o'clock, then 3, 6 etc? Knock and turn, knock and turn?
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Try a heat gun on the bearing race, you don't want to cook it with a torch but you may have to use the torch in the end then replace the bearings.
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Well Ill give all this a try and see how it goes. I was worried about heat with the bearings and wheels.
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Are you adding the 2019 limiter? I wouldn't waste my time with the 2018 version, they just break. Add the 2019 limiter and the rising rate cam block. There is also a new rear spring with a new rate as well. I'm not sure if the spring is that much different than the 2018 version.
It would be nice if Camso offered and update kit for the older kits to 2019 specs at least for all the important changes rather than having us figure it out on our own.
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It would be nice if Camso offered and update kit for the older kits to 2019 specs at least for all the important changes rather than having us figure it out on our own.
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I used a gear puller on mine when I did all the updates to it.
They're pressed on (you can draw them down with the bolt when you re-install them).
The 3 jaw puller pulled it off very easily without stressing the idler or bearing.
They're pressed on (you can draw them down with the bolt when you re-install them).
The 3 jaw puller pulled it off very easily without stressing the idler or bearing.
I went down this road when I was updating my 2017 kit with all the 18 updates to keep it current.
No upgrade kits were offered, but Camso will gladly sell you the parts piece by piece for a very expensive price.
Their kit may be inexpensive, but their parts are not when you go to replace them.
My fit kit was $399 for a few pieces of aluminum and small chain segment...crazy, but I paid it.
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I tried this, and basically it started flexing the plastic on the wheel and I stopped.
Hmm...mine popped off no problem at all. I had every one of them off.
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Well they would, this is how things go for me, and the next step is breaking something that doesn't need replacing. Its a thrill a minute
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I would be interested in seeing this.
Here you go. Seems like a number of parts needed. Keep in mind those are MSRP pricing. Please contact me with questions and ordering info.
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OUCH
Told ya!! $$$$!!!!
I had the same problem removing my front idler wheel. After only 5 months from new kit. I tried every apptoach. Finally had to chop the whole wheel and bearing off wih a cut wheel. They never put any grease on the shaft from the factory even though their manual says to grease this shaft each year. What a joke!
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We had this issue on my friends Camso when trying to replace the limiter strap. I ended up pulling the rubber wheel over the bearing with a three jaw puller. Then I was able to use the smallest three jaw puller I had on the bearing. I used a combination of heating the bearing and also cooling the shaft with canned air sprayed upside down. That ended up being a couple hour exercise in frustration but I eventually got the bearing off.
Later,
Jake Metteer
Woodland, WA
Later,
Jake Metteer
Woodland, WA
