Neck bearing removal....HELP!

warpedscout · Apr 17, 2013

Tried searching to no avail on site and did not see any info on removing neck bearings. And suggestions from the well seasoned gentlemen?

bwolfie · Apr 17, 2013

Will you be reusing them?
If not, use a long 1/2" extension thru the center hole to push the spacer tube away to expose the inner bearing diameter edge,
on which use the extension and a hammer to pound out. Rotating hitting area 180 degrees each hit. This will slowly work the bearing out.

Once one bearing is out, you have full access to the second one. I hope this is clear enough instructions.

warpedscout · Apr 17, 2013

Makes sense, thanks! Planned on new bearings anyways, these are 40 years young!

warpedscout · Apr 17, 2013

Annnndd they're outta there! Thanks!!!

concours · Apr 17, 2013

If they are like mine were, the lower bearing inner race was rusted TIGHT onto the pivot tube. Weapons of mass destruction were required.

warpedscout · Apr 17, 2013

5lb sledge, extension and a few pinned fingers!

bwolfie · Apr 17, 2013

See, no wasn't that easy.

warpedscout · Apr 17, 2013

Mind not working at full capacity with everything going on. Having to do things slowly. Left forks on garage floor and drained all the oil out, argh, now gotta clean that up.

Next, get engine out of frame and get ready foe blast and powdercoat! Will feel better when that is done!

kevbo82 · Apr 17, 2013

If the beatings aren't too destroyed you can also reuse them to help install the new ones when the time comes. I used them and some sockets on a 1/2" threaded rod with washers and nuts and just tightened them right in using the old bearings to protect to the new and act like a guide. Ended up using that rid for a lot on my rebuild!

warpedscout · Apr 17, 2013

That's a great idea, will keep them back for that reason, thanks!

concours · Apr 17, 2013

kevbo82 said:
If the beatings aren't too destroyed you can also reuse them to help install the new ones when the time comes. I used them and some sockets on a 1/2" threaded rod with washers and nuts and just tightened them right in using the old bearings to protect to the new and act like a guide. Ended up using that rid for a lot on my rebuild!

Throw 'em in the freezer for an hour, slide them in with no effort.

Neck bearing removal....HELP!

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