Bell Needle Bearing Help

[DeepH2O 66]

I’m replacing bearings and seal on the PTO bell housing. Up until this point, before taking ANYTHING apart, I’ve been taking numerous pictures so I can use for reference. Well, I took some of bearing placement before removal, but not enough. It may be ok. The picture of old needle bearing and seal looks like there’s a small gap between bearing and seal (I should’ve measured, I measured the other bearing depth before removal). Well, after getting new bearing in, I installed seal. The gap looks the same as prior to removing old one. But, after flipping over to install other bearing, I noticed a “lip” inside that I’m wondering if I should’ve “drove” bearing into. But, the gap between needle bearing and seal would be greater than before. If the old bearing was in correct, it wasn’t seated on the lip, I don’t think. Can someone verify if this bearing is on correctly or if it needs to “seated” on this lip? I should’ve taken my time before removing!! Thanks! 

[Jeff-C175 7,203]

Last one I did I seated it against the land, but I don't think it will be a problem.

 

I hope you pressed that in and not drove it in?

[johnnymag3 2,533]

15 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said:

Last one I did I seated it against the land, but I don't think it will be a problem.

 

I hope you pressed that in and not drove it in?

Agree with Jeff....you should be ok.....Also see the post for Grease. I have seen them on the land and everywhere in between. Never beat a bearing in.....you did press it right?

 

John

[DeepH2O 66]

Yes, I pressed it in. 
 

Which post are you referring to about the grease?

[DeepH2O 66]

I would think you would want it seated as well, it just threw me off by not being seated when it came off. I don’t recall my dad ever changing those bearings, but may have. I’d give $1 million just to be able to ask him!! 

[peter lena 8,897]

@DeepH2O  https://www.autozone.com/greases-and-gear-oil/lubricant-grease/p/lucas-oil-products-xtra-hd-grease-tube-  this is the grease to use , no screwing around , 560 deg heat rated , minimum grease coverage , to avoid clutch face spray . have also removed my  related break pad set up on the cone , that cone will  just spin without effort ,and no noise , failure , been testing mine for years . also use this grease in all my deck and mule drive bearings , clean out and repack new bearings , greasy , pete  

[DeepH2O 66]

27 minutes ago, peter lena said:

@DeepH2O  https://www.autozone.com/greases-and-gear-oil/lubricant-grease/p/lucas-oil-products-xtra-hd-grease-tube-  this is the grease to use , no screwing around , 560 deg heat rated , minimum grease coverage , to avoid clutch face spray . have also removed my  related break pad set up on the cone , that cone will  just spin without effort ,and no noise , failure , been testing mine for years . also use this grease in all my deck and mule drive bearings , clean out and repack new bearings , greasy , pete  

Awesome!!! Thanks Pete!

[Jeff-C175 7,203]

2 hours ago, peter lena said:

grease

 

And don't use 'too much' grease in that housing.  You don't want it oozing out past the bearing on the outside, or the seal on the inside.

 

 

[Wheelhorse#1 1,713]

I used a big C-Clamp and a thick piece of copper to press mine in.Was a tight fit for sure.

Yours looks good

[DeepH2O 66]

7 hours ago, Wheelhorse#1 said:

I used a big C-Clamp and a thick piece of copper to press mine in.Was a tight fit for sure.

Yours looks good

I’ve got a really strong wood vise that usually does the trick.