Collet, that's the word I couldn't remember, lol. I've used the old cams a couple of times. You don't pound the bearings in, you tap them gently until they're seated. You can tell when they're seated, sound changes. You can always pop them in the freezer prior to install as well. But if someone is not comfortable it's always better to use the proper tool and do it once. It's not a place where you want problems.

In Canada you can get a Blind Hole Bearing puller from Princess Auto (our version of Harbor Freight) it comes with different size collets, so if you're the kind of guy who does a lot of his own wrenching on various equipment, it's a good addition to the tool box. I think it costs less than the HD tool and you're not limited to one size of collet.

Jim

 

[QUOTE=MURPHCC1;19748753]Doesnt the new bearing have to be set at the right depth? An old cam bearing used to drive it in wouldn't set it correctly, no? Already ordered to puller/installer otherwise would have taken Kirby up on his offer, thats pretty special these days, props to him!!!

I don't think you mean "old cam bearing" but maybe "old cam"?? As rousfam says for a one off DIY install, tap them in, not rocket science.: Freezing them over night, liberal application of cam lube and they will pop right in.

 

Don't use anything but the correct tool

 

[quote=djl][QUOTE=MURPHCC1;19748753]Doesnt the new bearing have to be set at the right depth? An old cam bearing used to drive it in wouldn't set it correctly, no? Already ordered to puller/installer otherwise would have taken Kirby up on his offer, thats pretty special these days, props to him!!!

I don't think you mean "old cam bearing" but maybe "old cam"?? As rousfam says for a one off DIY install, tap them in, not rocket science.: Freezing them over night, liberal application of cam lube and they will pop right in.

I see in the quote that the tool you ordered was a puller/installer, so you have everything you need then. Good luck. Using the proper install tool will ensure your bearings are square to the bore eliminating any chance of having them cocked when trying to install. I've used old cams many times for install but there's always a chance you could **** it up, pardon the pun, lol.