On 29/11/2019 13:27, Clive Arthur wrote:
On 29/11/2019 13:07, Chris Green wrote:
I have a small fan motor that I need to replace, the fan is mounted on
an aluminium (I think) collar which is siezed on the shaft.

So, what's a good approach to getting it unstuck?Â* I've drilled out
most of the grub screw that should be holding it, I doubt that's the
issue now.Â* It's just that the collar is very firmly stuck on the
shaft.

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The coefficient of thermal expansion of Aluminium is about twice that of
steel, so I'd try heating it.Â* Aluminium conducts much better too.

Hot oil might do it.

Cheers
+1 and a puller is handy.


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