"51 F-1 steering box

[Youngster]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the bearing race from the inside of the steering box off a '51 F-1?

Ron

 

[Unkl Ian]

Run a weld bead around the ID.

As the weld cools, the race gets smaller.

 

[Youngster]

thanks Unk, worked like a charm. It damn near fell out!

Ron