Originally Posted by
DogHouseMom
Need help removing the gear collar from the balance wheel. It's seized on. I've tried the following: twisting, prying (gently as I didn't want to damage the collar or the textolite gear), heat with a blow dryer, re-inserting the screws part way to use as a pry to twist off. All no-go.
Freeze it??
I have the same problem and I was going to use a gear puller but the taper on the hub is such that it looks like it will slide off if I do. I an going to use a torch and heat it up.
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