In a message dated 5/30/01 11:24:16 PM, thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << The grease and dowel method works the best, with no chance of buggering the hole in the crank. >> Amen to that! I have used the dowel method on all types of bearings and even bushings mounted in blind holes and it has never failed me. Just be sure of your aim with the beater and give the dowel a smart rap. Oh, and make sure the dowel fits snuggly; Listerine doesn't dissolve grease. Rich |
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