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Problem With Ruined Bearing Solved
Raymond A. Miettinen, Republic, Mich.: "A U-joint went out on the front driveshaft on my Ford 3/4-ton pickup, which ruined a bearing mount on the transfer case. It would've cost a lot to repair so I solved the problem myself. I took the transfer case apart, then cut a 1 1/2-in. wide strip from a coffee can and used a disc grinder to cut notches into it to fit over the gussets. I fitted it around the ribs and used clay to seal it. I centered the new bearing, then installed the snap ring and old bearing on top. I poured lead around the bearing and also put a new seal on the outside. Now it works fine and cost very little. I drilled holes and put small bolts in the gussets in order to make a good bond for the lead."


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2002 - Volume #26, Issue #2