Hi Grant,


I know I don't know a lot about turbo's yet but what comes to mind is, you might
not get it back off. Also cast AL thread don't take much to strip out the
threads.


Is it supposed to be that snug?


Nick


--- On Wed, 7/23/08, grant_blakeley <grant_blakeley@...> wrote:

> From: grant_blakeley <grant_blakeley@...>
> Subject: [DIYGasTurbines] Need help....vt50 rebuild
> To: DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 6:13 PM
> So i am rebuilding an old VT50 of mine...had oil leaking out
> of both ends.
>
> Now i can't get the diffusor plate on. I remember it
> being a bare to get off, now getting it
> back on it a pain.
>
> Do you guys think if i get a long enough bolt, that i could
> potentially press the diffusor plate
> on. The bolt would replace the turbine shaft and pull the
> plate onto the diffusor housing
> when tightening the nut?
>
> It is being really stubborn. I don't have access to a
> big press also, which is what i'd imagine
> would be ideal for this.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
> -Grant