Autoprop H6 Rebuild Part 4 - Bearing Removal

The disassembly of the Autoprop H6 propeller enters its final stage as the lipp seals ands bearing tracks are removed from the blades and hub respectively. Removal of the lipp seal is typically a destructive operation so care should be taken with the removal if you intend to reuse them or keep them as an emergency spare. The bearing tracks are perhaps the most challenging part to remove. If the bearings have been regularly greased they should be able to be worked out using a degreaser and hot water. If there is any rust whatsoever on the blade bearing tracks a more mechanical solution will be required. For some propeller rebuilds we have cut the tracks out with a small cutting wheel or lifted them out having drilled holes through the hard steel to get a purchase.