Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:
What specific diesel are you putting this on? I've put them on tons of diesel models, and I've never had to unstake anything! You do have to remove the sideframes many times, though I can get them onto many without doing that.
John, it's the middle wheel on an SD-70. Is there a screw that holds the side frame on? Without taking it all apart, I can't see how it is attached. I just remember that a lot of older engines had the side frames staked on. I don't own an arbor press.
I must admit, I haven't worked on modern equipment much. I have more experience with MPC and PW.