YS bearing replacement

[Del Rykert]

I also follow Bob's RX.  Worked fine for 30 years..

     Del K. Rykert
     AMA - 8928 
     NSRCA - 473
     Kb2joi - General 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Kane" <getterflash at yahoo.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: YS bearing replacement


> You will get condensation on the bearings, but you
> then put them in a crankcase that should be pre-heated
> to something between 300 and 350 degrees F. They don't
> stay wet for long. I also lube the bearings as soon as
> the crankcase cools enough to handle.
> 
> --- Michael Ramsey <michaelr at flying-models.com> wrote:
> > 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
> > [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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