Distance Piece - Land Rovers Only

brntrout · 01-15-2007, 02:05 PM

I want to thank those for their suggestions on removing the distance piece, I used a combination of all suggestions and it came off.

Now how do I put the new one on. I realize it is a very snug fit, I cannot even seem to get it started.

Thanks

bamarover · 01-15-2007, 02:32 PM

We used a piece of steel pipe the correct diameter and long enough and just tapped it on a little at the time with a 3# hammer. I think we put a bit of cloth cushion in between the pipe and the distance piece, also. The key is to get the tapping to be uniform around the circumference - thus the piece of pipe. PVC pipe might work also.
Good luck!

pickuprover · 01-15-2007, 03:02 PM

sometimes putting it in boiling water (becarefull it will be hot!!!) swells the diameter a bit, allowing it to be slid on easier with a piece of pipe... don't forget to use a little bit of gasket sealer on it as well to make sure the seal is tight and no oil leaks past it....

Greg S · 01-24-2007, 08:03 PM

Sorry, it's been a while since I was visiting here.

They are a shrink fit on the axle tube. Meaning they are designed to be heated, to expand them, then they cool to a tight fit on the tube. Most recommend you put them in about a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes to half an hour, then quickly run outside with them and slide them in place. (don't forget to use oven mitts) If they start to cool, you might need a pipe the right size to get them the rest of the way on (quickly). A peice of black plastic DWV pipe seems to work well from what I'm told. Have a path cleared from the oven to the hub and have all the needed parts in place so it can be done quickly. No messing about or you might have to start over. (And how do you get it off to start over?)

I don't recommend my way, but I'm lazy. I put my distance piece on a brick, warm it with a torch,

very evenly and slowly. I have no idea how hot I get it but I stop when it starts turning colour. It turns from steel to brown fairly quickly and easily. I then pick it up with "hot gloves" and slide it in place. The trouble is that I've gotten the darn things so hot that they are so big,

I have to hold them in place till they cool enough to stay on their own.

01-15-2007, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
brntrout Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	Distance Piece I want to thank those for their suggestions on removing the distance piece, I used a combination of all suggestions and it came off. Now how do I put the new one on. I realize it is a very snug fit, I cannot even seem to get it started. Thanks __________________ 03 DII 73 Series III

01-15-2007, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
bamarover Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 93 Gallery: 0	Pipe worked for us We used a piece of steel pipe the correct diameter and long enough and just tapped it on a little at the time with a 3# hammer. I think we put a bit of cloth cushion in between the pipe and the distance piece, also. The key is to get the tapping to be uniform around the circumference - thus the piece of pipe. PVC pipe might work also. Good luck!

01-15-2007, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
pickuprover Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,364 Gallery: 0	sometimes putting it in boiling water (becarefull it will be hot!!!) swells the diameter a bit, allowing it to be slid on easier with a piece of pipe... don't forget to use a little bit of gasket sealer on it as well to make sure the seal is tight and no oil leaks past it.... __________________ Andrew Barr. 1972 Series III 109. "the Tin Turtle" "However, that was his ploy and I caved....totally caved... LOL!" Jellijo

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01-24-2007, 08:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Greg S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Duncan, B.C. Canada. Posts: 145 Gallery: 0	Sorry, it's been a while since I was visiting here. They are a shrink fit on the axle tube. Meaning they are designed to be heated, to expand them, then they cool to a tight fit on the tube. Most recommend you put them in about a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes to half an hour, then quickly run outside with them and slide them in place. (don't forget to use oven mitts) If they start to cool, you might need a pipe the right size to get them the rest of the way on (quickly). A peice of black plastic DWV pipe seems to work well from what I'm told. Have a path cleared from the oven to the hub and have all the needed parts in place so it can be done quickly. No messing about or you might have to start over. (And how do you get it off to start over?) I don't recommend my way, but I'm lazy. I put my distance piece on a brick, warm it with a torch, very evenly and slowly. I have no idea how hot I get it but I stop when it starts turning colour. It turns from steel to brown fairly quickly and easily. I then pick it up with "hot gloves" and slide it in place. The trouble is that I've gotten the darn things so hot that they are so big, I have to hold them in place till they cool enough to stay on their own.

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