Machine Shop ruined stat gear bearings

NoDOHC · 06-11-2011, 07:41 AM

Having done this numerous times, I find it very hard to understand how they messed it up. it literally takes about 15 minutes to replace stationary gear bearings and requires very little effort (using pineapple racing bearing installation tool).

You should always clean the tool and bearing and install assembly lube on the surfaces before pressing the bearing in.

I am saddened by this.

Getting the tab mis-aligned is not such a big deal (press it out, turn it and press it back in - although obviously you should catch this before it is pressed all the way in), but the scratches are hard to repair.

Best of luck to you.

06-11-2011, 07:41 AM	#9
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 17	Having done this numerous times, I find it very hard to understand how they messed it up. it literally takes about 15 minutes to replace stationary gear bearings and requires very little effort (using pineapple racing bearing installation tool). You should always clean the tool and bearing and install assembly lube on the surfaces before pressing the bearing in. I am saddened by this. Getting the tab mis-aligned is not such a big deal (press it out, turn it and press it back in - although obviously you should catch this before it is pressed all the way in), but the scratches are hard to repair. Best of luck to you. __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)