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Franchise_24 · 02-15-2016, 08:26 AM

I am going to be replacing the throw out bearing on my 28 Leatherback. I am also going to get the new hub it goes on. Is there a trick or simple way to get the bearing on the hub, or would I need to take it somewhere to get it done?

Thanks!

Pinesdune · 02-15-2016, 08:32 AM

It's best assembled with a hydraulic press, a nice steady pressure. You could rig something up to use a bench vise if you have one big enough.

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Patrick L. · 02-15-2016, 08:48 AM

A vise works just fine. It just needs to be pushed on squarely.

Rancho Deluxe · 02-15-2016, 09:55 AM

You say 1928, Does it still have the Multi Disc Clutch ?? If so, just remove snap ring, hold the bearing & tap collar it rides on with a brass drift and it will come of pretty easy..

Franchise_24 · 02-15-2016, 10:52 AM

It's a late 28.

CarlG · 02-15-2016, 11:09 AM

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I had good luck with just freezing the bearing. It tapped in real nice.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-15-2016, 11:12 AM

The bearing is just a light press fit to the collar, so it should easily tap into place by using an oak board and hammer. Lightly tap side to side until the bearing is all the way down. As mentioned, a large vice or press will easily push the bearing into place.

You should tap on the inside of the bearing so you aren't hammering against the balls. I save an assortment of pipes and copper tubing for such jobs.

02-15-2016, 08:26 AM	#1
Franchise_24 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, Ohio Posts: 782	Throw Out Bearing I am going to be replacing the throw out bearing on my 28 Leatherback. I am also going to get the new hub it goes on. Is there a trick or simple way to get the bearing on the hub, or would I need to take it somewhere to get it done? Thanks! __________________ 1929 Model A Ford Coupe

02-15-2016, 08:32 AM	#2
Pinesdune Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 414	Re: Throw Out Bearing It's best assembled with a hydraulic press, a nice steady pressure. You could rig something up to use a bench vise if you have one big enough. Looking for the front bumper emblem that has "Ford, Made In Canada"

02-15-2016, 08:48 AM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Throw Out Bearing A vise works just fine. It just needs to be pushed on squarely.

02-15-2016, 09:55 AM	#4
Rancho Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 145	Re: Throw Out Bearing You say 1928, Does it still have the Multi Disc Clutch ?? If so, just remove snap ring, hold the bearing & tap collar it rides on with a brass drift and it will come of pretty easy..

02-15-2016, 10:52 AM	#5
Franchise_24 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, Ohio Posts: 782	Re: Throw Out Bearing It's a late 28. __________________ 1929 Model A Ford Coupe

02-15-2016, 11:09 AM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Throw Out Bearing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had good luck with just freezing the bearing. It tapped in real nice. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-15-2016, 11:12 AM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Throw Out Bearing The bearing is just a light press fit to the collar, so it should easily tap into place by using an oak board and hammer. Lightly tap side to side until the bearing is all the way down. As mentioned, a large vice or press will easily push the bearing into place. You should tap on the inside of the bearing so you aren't hammering against the balls. I save an assortment of pipes and copper tubing for such jobs.