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Mike51Merc · 05-02-2019, 09:31 AM

I've done them many times without a press, but I'll admit it's not the best method. Slice with a cutoff wheel and chisel retainers and bearings off and drive the new ones on with a hammer and brass drift a little bit at a time. You can also use the old sliced bearing and a long pipe to serve as a driver. Someday I'll get a press if I can find a place to put one.

Even if you could remove the retainers without damage, you don't want to reuse them because they will be stretched and won't hold well.

05-02-2019, 09:31 AM	#19
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: 1950 Car Permanently Lubricated/Sealed Bearings I've done them many times without a press, but I'll admit it's not the best method. Slice with a cutoff wheel and chisel retainers and bearings off and drive the new ones on with a hammer and brass drift a little bit at a time. You can also use the old sliced bearing and a long pipe to serve as a driver. Someday I'll get a press if I can find a place to put one. Even if you could remove the retainers without damage, you don't want to reuse them because they will be stretched and won't hold well.