F&P - how to get the aluminium bearing block out of the plastic

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Autarky Newbie Joined: 02/01/2019 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1	Posted: 05:32am 22 Jan 2025       Hi, I see the excellent instructable on how to disassemble the F&P motor, but the next step is missing - how to get the aluminium bearing block out of the plastic of the tub bowl.  I am sure that I am not the only one who has needed to do this, so am looking for suggestions on the best way to do this.  The aluminium extrusion which the bearings sit in is ideal for use to mount the motor, but the plastic is very well attached to it.  Any suggestions?  A pointer to somewhere else on the forum? Thanks. Ross.
phil99 Guru Joined: 11/02/2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2857	Posted: 07:21am 22 Jan 2025       Looking at the pics in this post the tub is moulded on to the bearing tube. The only way I can see to remove it is cut away the plastic.