[Healeys] Hub bearing race install question

[Bob Haskell]

Steve,

I've not needed to heat/cool to install, but I have a hydraulic press. 
But it doesn't take a lot of force.  I'd stick the hubs in the oven. 
That way you don't have to worry about any moisture.

Cheers,

Bob Haskell
AHCA 3000 Mk I registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

On 11/15/2012 02:17 PM, Steve B. Gerow wrote:
> To install the front hub bearing races, I was going to heat the hubs in boiling water and freeze the races in my freezer.
>
> Is this the correct procedure - or am I risking breaking the races by freezing them in combo with boiling the hubs?
>
> Experience-based advice appreciated.