Stuck Rear Bearing

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In a message dated 3/2/2003 2:43:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbudd at QNET.COM 
writes:


> Subj:Stuck Rear Bearing 
> Date:3/2/2003 2:43:10 PM Eastern Standard Time
> From:<A HREF="mailto:jbudd at QNET.COM">jbudd at QNET.COM</A>
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> 
> Hi all,
> 
> What's the best way to remove a rear bearing that's stuck on the 
> crankshaft?  I went to change out the rear bearing on my OS140RX and 
> install one of the KSK stainless steel bearings that I have, and I 
> had to heat the case in the oven to get the crank out.  When it came 
> out, the rear bearing went with it, and now it's stuck on the 
> crankshart.  I'm thinking that I'll have to cut it off with a Dremel 
> cut-off wheel, but before I did that I was wondering if there were 
> any other "tricks" that I might try.
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> Thx, Jerry
> 

Jerry,

Install the nut on the threads just far enough so no threads are exposed, and 
try reheating the shaft w/ bearing at about 350 deg. After heat up, rap the 
nut sharply on a piece of wood. The bearing should fall out.

Matt Kebabjian
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