Front Truck Project, Part 2
After taking the front truck apart, we sent out the two axles to Metso Minerals, Helser Service Division to have the old wheels pressed off the axles. After that, they were taken to Gunderson to press the new wheels on.
Terry Kimzey sets an axle on the Gerlock flatbed truck. Photo by Terry Thompson.
The Gerlock crew finishes rigging. Photo by Terry Thompson.
At Metso Minerals, Helser Service Division, they start by welding ears onto the wheels for support of the wheels after they are pressed off the axles. Photo by Mike Russell.
Up and away. Photo by Mike Russell.
In the hydraulic press, applying heat to the wheel. Photo by Mike Russell.
The Immovable Object meets up with the Irresistible Force. Somethings gotta give ... Photo by Mike Russell.
Now the remaining wheel is given attention. Photo by Mike Russell.
Photo by Mike Russell.
Photo by Mike Russell.
Wheels off, the axle is lowered from the press. Photo by Mike Russell.
Photo by Mike Russell.
After Gunderson pressed the new wheels on, the wheelsets are back at the roundhouse. Photo by Terry Thompson.
Photo by Terry Thompson.