I did one a few months ago. Got the collar from Topless Datsun. Not hard to
do, but it was a hell of a press fit on my axle. We had to heat it up almost
cherry red hot to get it on, and still used a "hand" (Dake) press. I think
it will have to be cut off next go 'round. Bearing fits should be looser -
Induction bearing heater worked fine. A good interference IS a good thing,
though: My old collar slipped off while cornering up an on ramp. It's rather
disconcerting to see your rear wheel and axle passing you at 50 mph...
BP - '69 2000
Columbia SC
Brian L Patton 803.926.5023
Material Movement
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
Carolina Eastman Division
bpatton@eastman.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daniel Neuman [SMTP:dneuman@stars.sfsu.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 2:38 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Bearing Press.
>
> Hello All,
> So today I noticed at work that we have a hydralic press. The
> pressure gaue goes up to like three tons!!! So I am thinking about
> pressing
> on my own bearings/collars onto my rear axles. Has anybody else pressed
> on
> their own bearings?? How is it done exactly?? Is this something that I
> should
> even think about doing for myself???
>
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
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