1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

[jimmbo]

Looks Good
Make sure that there isn't any paint to interfere with the Propshaft Bearing Carrier, and Seals

 

[sphelps]

How do we get the tapered roller bearing racer out of the back of the LU ? Is this gunna take a special tool ?

 

[jimmbo]

yup
a puller like this

 

[racerone]

Using a bit of heat ( propane torch ) the bearing will usually fall out on the work bench.

 

[sphelps]

The bearing is out . It’s just the racer that’s still in there .
I’d rather not put a torch to my new paint job ..

 

[sphelps]

I guess I should have done that before paint … lol !

 

[jimmbo]

Perhaps putting it in the Oven at 350 for an hour would warm up the Aluminium enough to let the race fall out, plus give you some Baked-on Enamel

 

[sphelps]

Bearing carrier is out . I picked up a tool similar to the one jimbo posted . Now how do I put the new one in without messing it up ? Can I take the old carrier and lay it on top of the new one then use a block of wood or something to tap it down in place ?

 

[jimmbo]

here is what I have on pre 1966 mercs

 

[sphelps]

Ok Bearing carrier in place . Got this set . Didn’t have exact size but was able to get next size up and turn upside down for a nice flat surface . That also allowed me to leave the disk bolt on the shaft . I would have had to remove the bolt if I used the disk the intended way . The bolt would have distroyed the SS keeper ..

 

[sphelps]

So is this how the seal should look ? It’s different than the original one .
The bushing assembly came with a seal already in place . With I guess 2 extra seals ? And I ordered a seal not knowing the bushing came with them . So my question . It only get one seal correct ?
Other than the O-ring on the bottom side .

 

[sphelps]

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[sphelps]

Every little thing is an accomplishment LOL !
A washer ground down to fit . 53 cents . HF puller and a lot of heat and pb blaster .. A few choice words and that tapered bearing finally gave up .. LOL !