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IMG_1667
Your Hobie furler has bad bearings, broken spool, whatever.This is a VERY easy project.Everything you need to change bearings is pictured,(part #'s are on bags).You can make do without the snap ring pliers, but they make life far easier, & can b
Date: 12/08/2013
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IMG_1669
Pop the ring off, then lift off the drum assembly. You can see the top bearing race on the spool,(right).Invert the spool/axle & the 2 races, cage & 18 bearings ill fall out.I suggest working on a cloth, the bearings are small & will go ev
Date: 12/08/2013
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IMG_1671
If the outer case requires replacement, this is all that retains it.
Date: 12/08/2013
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IMG_1672
Here are the guts, 2 races,new cage & bearings,(bottom), old race (right). Note how crappy some of the old bearings are, they don't even turn.I have cleaned the races with emery cloth. Try to save them, they are the expensive parts,($30).Here is a
Date: 12/08/2013
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IMG_1674
You are going to make a bearing sandwich. Place the cage on top of one of the races & insert bearings. Notice where the old bearings have worn a very slight groove into the race. Those are simply wear marks, they are not there to "guide" t
Date: 12/08/2013
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IMG_1675
Like so.
Date: 12/08/2013
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IMG_1678
Slide the new parts onto the axle. This is the trickiest part of the entire operation. If you get it this far, then invert the assembly, I guarantee the races will separate enough for a bearing(s)to fall out of the cage, & the bearing assembly will si
Date: 12/08/2013
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IMG_1676
Here are the bearings.
Date: 12/08/2013
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