Replacing rear bearing. Can it pressed in with a few large C clamps?
04-03-2008, 05:43 PM
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Replacing rear bearing. Can it pressed in with a few large C clamps?
I'm sure that getting the upright off won't be that hard. Wouldn't it be simple to press the new bearing in with a vise or a couple of large C clamps?
04-03-2008, 05:48 PM
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No way, you need a hydraulic press. (or a Hubshark)
If it was a bushing or something, I'd say yeah, maybe you could get away with it. But a bearing? Nah.
04-03-2008, 06:19 PM
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No way in flaming blistering hell you'll get the old one out. New one in - NO. She's tighter than a
well you know.................
You can NOT do it that way, no way.
Did I mention there is no way? ;-)
You can NOT do it that way, no way.
Did I mention there is no way? ;-)
04-03-2008, 08:27 PM
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Re: you need a lot more force than that. search for Mark P 's write up (it's under my user number).
Well, thank you all for your emphatic responses. (Especially Roving) After reading the write up and realizing that I don't have much of the tools needed, I guess that I'll have it done. I'll call around.
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