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Hello everyone,

I just bought an Edison Standard Model E with a swollen mandrel bearing. I've replaced two mandrel bearings, both on Standard Model D's. The is the first bad bearing I've had on an E. Am I correct in assuming that the bearing itself and the replacement process is the same on the Model D as it is on the Model E?

Also, I haven't started work on this machine yet, but I fear that getting the old bearing out may prove difficult. The mandrel shaft is completely frozen and won't budge at all. Does anyone have any tips for removing a stubborn bearing?

Thanks -
Mike

The repair process is the same as the Standard D. If you had experience with the D, this would be the same. Good luck and keep us posted.
Harvey Kravitz

Here are some instructions from Wyatt's Musical Americana http://www.wyattsmusical.com/centBearing.html. These are for Home and Triumph, but the principles are the same.

Good luck!
Andreas