Hub Bearing Replacement Begins - NEW SHOP PRESS!!!

Well, the weekend was quite eventful with Darrin and I assembling my new 20-ton hydraulic shop press. This will be used to press bearings, joints and bushings in and out of the various DeLorean suspension parts as needed.

It took us a good while to assemble, but it came out well.

Then we started tackling the next step in getting those blasted snap rings out of the wheel hubs. The original pliers I purchased from Northern Tool broke instantly. A more expensive pair from Home Depot was holding up to the abuse, but it took a little relief pressure from our newly built shop press to get the clips to start moving. After that, it was some rough work with a screwdriver and a lot of trial and error.

The day ended with a quick engine fire-up just to keep the drive train working. So far, 6239 has been sitting without moving since mid-November. It's important to keep the engine running periodically so things don't lock up. Darrin hopped in and fired her up. 

There was one more surprise as we started to wind down. The parents came by and gave me a brand new rolling tool box for my garage! It's starting to look like a real workshop now!