2006 at the Hammond Barn

[Bob Carriere]

.... hard to stop when you are on a greasing streak.......

The next step was to install the new pivot bearings that I had obtained from Chris Vickery almost two years ago.

We discovered one tool I did not have in my toolbox.... a lousy can opener..... so I did the honorable thing with a pair of side cutters...... worked very well as the cans seemed to be aluminium... and promptly spilled the 60 years old oil that was inside all over.... oh well.

BY all accounts the ONLY source left is Dirk in Holland..... so the elusive pivot bearing are precious..... and they do not always have to be replaced..... forcing lube to the inside using Phil's technique can be a life saver.

Also copied on Phil when installing the bearing using a large 5/8 threaded rod and using the impact..... which you can actually stall if the bearing bind.

First the can.....