Hi
I have a 22 year old Delta 14" band saw Model 28-470. I'm currently replacing the 1 HP motor which fried itself without warning. Putting in Leeson 1 HP TEFC model.
A few questions:
The bearings in the upper wheel of the saw seem a little bit stiff and I wanted to replace them. I've taken off the wheel but they seem to be pressed into the wheel and not sure how to remove them. I need to measure them so i can order replacements. I am wondering if I need to take the wheels to a machine shop to have the bearings removed and have them install the new ones, or is this something you can easily do yourself? I just don't want to damage the wheel race (casting).
Also I was trying to remove the bottom wheel but the nuts on each side of the lower wheel shaft seem very hard to remove. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
I attached 1 picture of the upper wheel bearing and a zipped movie file of how that wheel spins (or doesnt)
thank you.
'mark
IMG_8718 (1).mov.zip
IMG_8779.jpg