YS bearing replacement

[Michael Ramsey]

Freezing the bearings promotes condensation. I don't like the idea of
inviting water into the assembly.

What do you think?

Michael...


----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Romano" <anthonyr105 at hotmail.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 9:09 AM
Subject: RE: YS bearing replacement


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> I will also throw the bearings in the freezer for a few minutes to make
> installation a little easier.
>
> Anthony
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> >From: "Ronald H. Filteau" <filteau at sk.sympatico.ca>
> >Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >Subject: RE: YS bearing replacement
> >Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 20:23:36 -0600
> >
> >Hi Dave
> >
> >I replace my bearings by removing all rubber and plastic parts first of.
> >I then remove the crank shaft.  Put engine in oven at about 400 d  for
> >about 20 minutes and then gentle tap the back on some soft would.  The
> >bearings should drop right out.  I then use a dowel of wood to gentle
> >tap out the front bearing.  Repeat the order when replace the bearings
> >Heat the case and use the crank shaft to line the bearings in to place.
> >Use the thrust washer and old prop to pull the bearings into place.
> >
> >Ron F
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]
> >On Behalf Of NSRCA Canada-West
> >Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 7:30 PM
> >To: discussion at nsrca
> >Subject: YS bearing replacement
> >
> >OK YS experts out there in cyber space...
> >
> >I am about to install a replacement main bearing in my 140L. Any
> >comments or thoughts as to the "best" way of doing this without causing
> >any grief.
> >
> >Thanks in advance.
> >
> >Dave
> >
>
>
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