jentzschman
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Sandy, Utah
So, here is the story:
Getting ready to put my motor back together. As I was prepping and cleaning the cases, it hits me that there are two "blind pressed" bearings that will not allow you to press them out. (there is only one way to get them in and out)
I figured I would do some leg work before heading to Chads. Took the case to South Valley Motorsports. Figured they would have all the fancy tools to get them out. They quoted me 40+ bucks to pull tow bearings. That did not feel right. So, I when over to Lindsay Machine. (interesting side story. Chad had mentioned them the other night as we were splitting the cases, and I am glad he did)
They guy looked at it (not sure his name) and said "you know a trick? Stick them in the over at 350 for an hour, the bearings will fall right out." He could see a little hesitation on my face about doing this my house (another interesting side story) so he said "You live close? Come back in an hour and I will throw it in our over, I wont even charge you"
Go back an hour later and he has pulled ALL the bearings in the one side case!
Not to mention that there were these little bearings for the push rod/linkage that the clutch cable connects too near the stator and flywheel, that got some steel wool in as I was cleaning. He said they were more difficult to get out, but he would flush them out! They feel good as new.
Needless to say, he has gained a customer.
Getting ready to put my motor back together. As I was prepping and cleaning the cases, it hits me that there are two "blind pressed" bearings that will not allow you to press them out. (there is only one way to get them in and out)
I figured I would do some leg work before heading to Chads. Took the case to South Valley Motorsports. Figured they would have all the fancy tools to get them out. They quoted me 40+ bucks to pull tow bearings. That did not feel right. So, I when over to Lindsay Machine. (interesting side story. Chad had mentioned them the other night as we were splitting the cases, and I am glad he did)
They guy looked at it (not sure his name) and said "you know a trick? Stick them in the over at 350 for an hour, the bearings will fall right out." He could see a little hesitation on my face about doing this my house (another interesting side story) so he said "You live close? Come back in an hour and I will throw it in our over, I wont even charge you"
Go back an hour later and he has pulled ALL the bearings in the one side case!
Not to mention that there were these little bearings for the push rod/linkage that the clutch cable connects too near the stator and flywheel, that got some steel wool in as I was cleaning. He said they were more difficult to get out, but he would flush them out! They feel good as new.
Needless to say, he has gained a customer.
