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Jonro 12-30-2008 11:34 PM

Ok Ive run into what i think could be a big problem while changing my crank bearings.

The rear fell out ok but in the process of knocking out the front one(while the engine was hot) it fell to peaces. Now just the outer ring of the bearing is stuck in the crankcase and it wont budge and theres pritty much no way of grabbing onto it/getting to it to pull/knock it out, that i can see anyway.

Im thinking heating up the engine then getting an eye dropper with some freezing cold water and carefully dropping the water on whats left of the bearing?

Any ideas?

xpertpredator 12-31-2008 12:12 AM

what are your guys opinions regarding the non tuned GRP? I already have a dynamite 053 pipe.

losi_racer 12-31-2008 12:23 AM

good, little less torque and fuel mileage, but still a great motor

xpertpredator 12-31-2008 12:34 AM

is the bottom end decently strong? What kind of mileage am i looking at?

losi_racer 12-31-2008 12:41 AM

its decent, your prob lookin at 8.5 min/tank MAYBE more

xpertpredator 12-31-2008 12:41 AM

I currently run a dynamite 21 so will it be better than that?

losi_racer 12-31-2008 12:46 AM

ive never ran that motor so idk. actually ive never heard of it either.

im runnin rich on mine right now because im on break n still but i love my tuned grp, i have a lot of torque and like 10 min run times on rich settings

xpertpredator 12-31-2008 12:48 AM

it is based off of an SH motor.

FactoryTeam08 12-31-2008 02:00 AM


Originally Posted by fiveoboy01 (Post 5213270)
There is a nice tool called "search this thread"...

But to answer your question, the P3 works fine in it.

Still pushing the ole search thread crap hey, some people will never learn!!!

Jesse Robbers 12-31-2008 09:40 AM

Maybe try to find some sort of collet type tool at a good tool store near by. Or maybe ask/look for the same tool at machine shops, just drop in, be friendly, and ask if they can help you out with removing the bearing race.

tom yfz 12-31-2008 10:38 AM

bearing removal
 
Jonro- this may sound odd but it works.
you will need some one that is a pretty good Tig welder, just weld a small bead all around the outer race where the balls ride and let cool, the weld will shrink the race and it should fall out.
Tom

nover367 12-31-2008 04:13 PM


Originally Posted by Jonro (Post 5229477)
Ok Ive run into what i think could be a big problem while changing my crank bearings.

The rear fell out ok but in the process of knocking out the front one(while the engine was hot) it fell to peaces. Now just the outer ring of the bearing is stuck in the crankcase and it wont budge and theres pritty much no way of grabbing onto it/getting to it to pull/knock it out, that i can see anyway.

Im thinking heating up the engine then getting an eye dropper with some freezing cold water and carefully dropping the water on whats left of the bearing?

Any ideas?

are you able to still get a punch on the outer lip????

Joey Platinum 01-03-2009 06:24 AM

Try heating the case from the outside w/ a micro torch, i have used this with success on motorcycle cases.Tigging sounds good too but I would try heating .....even and quick should do it .....Good Luck.

nover367 01-03-2009 06:51 AM


Originally Posted by Joey Platinum (Post 5243589)
Try heating the case from the outside w/ a micro torch, i have used this with success on motorcycle cases.Tigging sounds good too but I would try heating .....even and quick should do it .....Good Luck.

u probably want an oxy u want to heat the case up as fast as possible so the bearing will hopefully fall out

itsshemp 01-03-2009 06:53 AM


Originally Posted by xpertpredator (Post 5229595)
I currently run a dynamite 21 so will it be better than that?

xpertpredator- Up until recently, I was running the Tuned GRP. It is an awsome engine! The tuned version is great quality, I cant imagine that GRP would cut too many corners in their non tuned version. I actually read "somewhere" drake (if I remember correctly) say the closest he could come to comparing the two, would be like a OS Speed to the V Spec. Both are awsome engines, just the tuned has a little more power, and fuel mileage is obviously better. Other than that, they are both great.

I can tell you that the Tuned version has great power everywhere, and a super smooth delivery. Its the best engine I have used or driven with. If the Non Tuned is anything like the Tuned, you cant go wrong IMO.


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