I didn't say use a torch lol. It is more than likely aluminum or at least an alloy although I doubt it. A lighter might be enough and I doubt it would warp the metal. It will leave a little carbon residue on it but it should wipe right off. You could also press it (as you suggested earlier) carefully in a vise.
Maybe not as they are both the same materials and would have a similar expansion rate. That being said I Have used heat to remove pressed in parts on motorcycle cases (aluminum magnesium alloy) many times. The trick is to try to keep heat off of the part you are removing so it expands less.
Maybe not as they are both the same materials and would have a similar expansion rate. That being said I Have used heat to remove pressed in parts on motorcycle cases (aluminum magnesium alloy) many times. The trick is to try to keep heat off of the part you are removing so it expands less.
Have pressed in many main bearings, have also dropped them into place by heating the case-halves in the oven, and cooling the main bearings in the freezer. Guess we have something in common other than audio.
Maybe not as they are both the same materials and would have a similar expansion rate. That being said I Have used heat to remove pressed in parts on motorcycle cases (aluminum magnesium alloy) many times. The trick is to try to keep heat off of the part you are removing so it expands less.
Have pressed in many main bearings, have also dropped them into place by heating the case-halves in the oven, and cooling the main bearings in the freezer. Guess we have something in common other than audio.
I don't know what you are talking about, I only have five motorcycles
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You could also press it (as you suggested earlier) carefully in a vise.
Screwdriver may dent Al. AL is soft.