How2: Bike Bug drive wheel removal

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gianni1

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Greetings... I was able to unscrew the retaining nut and washer holding the drive wheel onto my Bike Bug. However I'm unable to remove the drive wheel itself. The rubber will need replacing soon if I continue using it. The manual just says loosen the nut. I did that but @*~% doesn't budge!

Gianni in London
 
I haven't seen or worked one one of these so I can't tell you how to pull that off.
Norman
 
I don't know what you are working on is this a friction wheel drive? if the friction wheel is stuck on and it a rubber or plastic try wrapping it with a towel then pouring boiling water or hot water on it( be careful so you don't burn yourself) let it warm up it will quickly, less than a minute best guess, it might expand enough to get it off. can you pet a 3 jaw or 2 jaw puller on it?
norman
 
Thanks guys. I did use a bit of graphite based penetrating oil last Sunday, inside part 15 where 16 & 17 meet.
I'll have another go at it.



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if its metal you can heat it up a little to help get it off penetrating oil is a good idea if you can find one a gear puller will help or a bearing puller. you don't live in my country or neighborhood or I could help you hand on. Do you have an auto parts store that will lend out pullers? If so take the parts to them and see if you can get a puller that will work.
Norman
 
there's the answer for you gianni1 ,sounds like msamigo has done this a few times. thanks for your answer msamigo!
Norman
 
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