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Title: Wheels of performer
Post by: Firemunkee on January 29, 2018, 08:48:52 AM
How do you take the wheels off a 3rd gen performer? I couldn't figure it out looking at it :/

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Title: Re: Wheels of performer
Post by: Darko on January 29, 2018, 09:57:47 AM
I think you pop the hubcaps off, and then take off the pushnut.
Title: Re: Wheels of performer
Post by: hawgheaven on January 29, 2018, 11:36:34 AM
Chainsaw... :)

Yup, pop the hubcaps and remove the pushnut. Screw driver should do it.
Title: Re: Wheels of performer
Post by: Firemunkee on January 29, 2018, 11:47:19 AM
Thanks @Darko @hawgheaven ! I'll give it a try when I get home, and then *hopefully* do it for real on a Craigslist pickup :D
Title: Re: Wheels of performer
Post by: Mike in Roseville on January 29, 2018, 11:47:43 AM

Quote from: hawgheaven on January 29, 2018, 11:36:34 AM
Chainsaw... :)

Yup, pop the hubcaps and remove the pushnut. Screw driver should do it.

Flathead screwdriver*


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Title: Re: Wheels of performer
Post by: Firemunkee on January 29, 2018, 11:49:24 AM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on January 29, 2018, 11:47:43 AM

Quote from: hawgheaven on January 29, 2018, 11:36:34 AM
Chainsaw... :)

Yup, pop the hubcaps and remove the pushnut. Screw driver should do it.

Flathead screwdriver*


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Thanks for the clarification. I figured as much
Title: Re: Wheels of performer
Post by: hawgheaven on January 29, 2018, 12:03:44 PM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on January 29, 2018, 11:47:43 AM

Quote from: hawgheaven on January 29, 2018, 11:36:34 AM
Chainsaw... :)

Yup, pop the hubcaps and remove the pushnut. Screw driver should do it.

Flathead screwdriver*

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I have also found a small wood chisel does it quite nicely... it has a thinner edge to get under the "stuff"...

Title: Re: Wheels of performer
Post by: greenweb on January 29, 2018, 02:39:31 PM
Quote from: hawgheaven on January 29, 2018, 12:03:44 PM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on January 29, 2018, 11:47:43 AM

Quote from: hawgheaven on January 29, 2018, 11:36:34 AM
Chainsaw... :)

Yup, pop the hubcaps and remove the pushnut. Screw driver should do it.

Flathead screwdriver*

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I have also found a small wood chisel does it quite nicely... it has a thinner edge to get under the "stuff"...

They all work, but I use a small alternator bearing puller. Same idea as pulling a small bearing off the shaft with 2 hooks on either side pulling the push nut as you turn the screw against the end of the shaft. Works great without bending or damaging the push nut.
Title: Re: Wheels of performer
Post by: Firemunkee on January 30, 2018, 06:55:59 PM
For future reference Weber says you can use pliers to pull off the pushnut

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