CL77 Steering stem

[ggray]

Hi guys,

I'm stripping my frame and related parts on my '65 CL77 for powder coat.

I have a question regarding the Steering stem. I'm having trouble removing the lower bearing race so I can remove the seal and washer.

Does the shaft press into (Out of) the casting?

I haven't found a puller with arms long enough (And thin enough) to remove the race without disassembling the shaft from the casting.

The washer and seal are items 2 and 7 in the photo.

Also, any sources for a new seal while I have it apart?

Thanks,

Gary

[LOUD MOUSE]

I use a brass punch and tap it as I go from side to side and the race comes up as I do. .................lm

Hi guys,

I'm stripping my frame and related parts on my '65 CL77 for powder coat.

I have a question regarding the Steering stem. I'm having trouble removing the lower bearing race so I can remove the seal and washer.

Does the shaft press into (Out of) the casting?

I haven't found a puller with arms long enough (And thin enough) to remove the race without disassembling the shaft from the casting.

The washer and seal are items 2 and 7 in the photo.

Also, any sources for a new seal while I have it apart?

Thanks,

Gary

[flathead]

I just powdercoated my lower tree and if I remember correctly all I did was pull (stretch) the seal off of its seat and tape the bearing area with high temp tape. No problem here as I do all my PC work in house.

[rbaselt]

I've always been able to remove them by turning the steering stem upside down, placing in a vise for support, and tapping around the edges of the race with a hammer and steel drift. There are only about 3 spots where you have access, but if you work your way around several times carefully, it will come off, usually without any damage to the washer or seal. As I recall, Ohio Cycle has both the washer and seal. Possibly Western Hills as well. --Randall