Another ST/300/D build. First timer

[RandyP63]

I just got my attex home and I am starting to dig into it. I plan on restoring it to as original condition as I can get. I am going to have a lot of questions, and the first one is.....I started removing the axle's and everything is coming apart fairly easy. Where the axle meets the bearing on the frame, are those small screws that hold the axle or do I remove those with a punch? Thanks.

[jpswift1]

I think you're referring to the small set screw with the allen head, correct? If so, they are to be unscrewed, if possible. They can often be rusty and it's best to soak them with some penetrating oil to help free them. There might be a second hole (non threaded) on the bearing collars.......that's where you put a punch and hit them counter clockwise. These are eccentric locking collars and they hold the axle onto the bearing and keep it from sliding out. Hold the axle in a fixed position and give those collars a few good wacks. It sounds like you've had good luck so far with everything coming apart easily and not having to cut or torch anything.

[RandyP63]

Funny you say that JP, I had two axles fall out, now, the other four are giving me trouble. Thanks for the reply, If I need new axles who sells them? I know buffalo bearing sells some things for it.

[jpswift1]

Buffalo Bearing i the best source for bearings and the axles are just round 1" pieces of steel cut to length with holes drilled for the sprocket tubes and hubs. They can easily be made. Just get some solid 1" 4130 Chromoly and make your own. It's cheap and easy to do and the axles will be strong and last a very long time.

[amphibious drew]

It's cheap and easy to do and the axles will be strong and last a very long time.

Or until you really hit something hard with that wheel.

[jpswift1]

Or until you really hit something hard with that wheel.

That'll happen sometimes. Many of us have done it a time or two.