Thursday 19 June 2014

Part 3 - Removing the Blind Bearing using a 'Lewis Bolt'


There is a blind bearing on one side for the gearbox shaft, this was a challenge to remove. Despite many discussions with experts on the Suzuki TS forum, the thing would not move. However, a trip to the Roman Baths in Bath helped solve this one. At Bath they had an exhibit that described how masons lifted stone using a Lewis Bolt.

The blind bearing to be removed.
Using some DIY brackets to create a Lewis Bolt

Place the bent bracket in first and then fill the hole with the others.


Find a suitable clamp.
Pop a bolt through the lined up holes.

Draw it out.


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