about to install new deck bearings

[roy 13]

Man, didn't realize there were so many parts under my WH 418-A!   Got the deck stripped down, painted with POR-15, 2 coats underneath, one coat on top &   hi-build primer & will do a final red, along with all the linkage, all in Regal Red actually, all I could get with all our stores in lockdown.

My brand New bearings -  I don't want to pound them into place, I;m hoping you guys can suggest a better way to install bearings,

I.E- Heat up the housing, with my gas torch, making it easier to  slip bearings into place, I've read this is a proven method

PS- I did get the Lucas red & tacky grease, oh jeez, I just realized, I guess I won't be packing the housings with grease before I heat em up to install  bearings!

Any Best way to install bearings- I;m all ears

Thanks

Roy

[Stepney 2,325]

Aluminum spindles?
They aren't a tight fit at all. Grab a block of wood and tap them in nice and gently. If you're really nervous, I guess you could heat them and use a thin seal driver that is the OD of the outer race and go about it that way. I've done literally dozens. Never had one come back. 

[Ed Kennell 38,028]

I often use a deep well socket that just fits inside the housing.

[roy 13]

Aluminum yep. 

I actually tried a test fit last night & your right,  with a small amount of effort I can see bearing bedding in without having to heat em up,  or run to my buddies to use his press.

Thanks fellas!

Roy

[roy 13]

Another question for you guys.

Now the mower deck is all fixed up, about to install spindles.

Let me see if I can explain this quickly

- The center post has 2 holes in it, that, when you force grease into the top grease nipple- distributes the grease into the main housing.  The hollow center shaft that sits between the bearings, also has 2 holes in it. There is no way all these holes will line up once the upper & lower bearings are in place.

Are they supposed to line up, to distribute grease??

Thanks for any info

Roy