YS bearing replacement

[Ed Hartley]

Making the assumption you oil the bearings after they are installed, you
will encounter no problem.

Ed

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Ramsey" <michaelr at flying-models.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: YS bearing replacement


> 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
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> > I will also throw the bearings in the freezer for a few minutes to make
> > installation a little easier.
> >
> > Anthony
> >
> >
> >
> > >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
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> > >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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