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hoseman

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"I have never replaced gimbol

"I have never replaced gimbol bearings, but what I have learned (with motor cycles) is that, if you put the bearing in the freezer for 10 to 12 hours before installing it shrinks it just enough to allow you to install it with no trouble(beating on it) works great try it"
 
Gimble bearings don't have

Gimble bearings don't have to be frozen to install. Careful use of a long punch and a hammer will work.
 
"If you use the freeze method

"If you use the freeze method of installation, which I prefer to hammering, make sure you clean out all the moisture with WD 40 and then pack it with marine bearing grease."
 
"Ayuh,....
They usually go In

"Ayuh,....
They usually go In just fine, if everything is Cleaned well......
But,.....
Freezing it probably would let it pretty much Fall in......

I usually just use a 2X4 for a drift...."
 
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