Need help disassembling a No. 11 Pearl

Hello,

I am working on disassembling and restoring a No. 11 Golding Pearl. Most of the press I have managed to take apart but I am unsure how these bolts come out. I am hoping these pictures can explain which bolts I mean. I have included a picture of the press before it was taken apart to give a frame of reference. Thanks in advance.

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Hi Mbforma,

I have never done a total take-apart of a Golding #11. However, looking at your Photo-2, it seems you may have to take out the entire 3-section out in order to get access to the bolts.

Could you try taking out the bolts and rod at the back of the Golding? I’ve marked your photo with red arrows. I’ve also included a photo of the right-back side, just above the split.

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I believe Thomas is correct. I didn’t go out to look at mine, but, I believe that these two parts and the two connecting rods are hinged with pins/axles/shafts not bolts. They would need to be carefully tapped out, and that can only be done if you remove the entire assembly by tapping out the large shaft identified with arrow.

Thanks for the responses!

I am debating whether I want to go through the trouble to try and get this piece out. I am in the process of stripping and repainting the press. My main goal is to get the arm out, shown in photo1.jpg. However, if there is a chance I could break the press, I would rather not go through with it.

Has anyone actually done this? Thanks again.

Sometimes manufacturers of equipment like this put holes in the frame castings that align with the pins so the pins can be driven out through them. Have you checked to see if there are such holes aligned with the two short pins?

Bob

There is a screw in the back on the flywheel side. 1-Remove it. 2-Then remove or should i say pull out the socket for the excentric pin connected to the gear arm… You do not have to tap anything… as far as i can remember. Take a picture of the flywheel side.

good luck.

The paint i used is a basic metal paint for a iron fence.

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Atelier Domino & Thardjono,

Thanks so much for the detail pictures and explanation. I will give it a shot when I go home tonight. I will definitely be taking a lot of pictures so I can put this thing back together.

Just wanted to let you guys know that it was successful and came out without much effort.

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