02-06-2017, 07:19 PM
(02-06-2017, 03:29 PM)ted johnson Wrote:(02-06-2017, 12:26 PM)Ron Reaves Wrote: I'm re-assembling a Grand prix and have a basic question. Is the best way to install the new bearings into the uni-mount to heat the mount and drop in the bearings (and what temperature is best), or just press them in? Same questions about the wheel bearings into the front turbines. I don't want to crack the aluminum castings.
When I install ball bearings in any aluminum housing, I heat the housing to about 225/250 Deg. in an ordinary toaster oven. You can buy a Rival for around 30 bucks, and they work great. You can heat up your pizza rolls, too-if you don't mind the slight petroleum taste from kart parts! I've been using a toaster over for bearing install, paint bake, Etc. for over forty years. TJ
That's what I thought but i wasn't sure of the proper temperature. no problem with the pizza rolls, even a little paint taste could be an enhancement to us gearheads. Thx Ted........Ron