<VV> Blower Bearing

airvair airvair at richnet.net
Thu Jun 29 23:50:20 EDT 2006


Given that blower bearings can sometimes go without warning, I'd
recommend a replacable (cartridge) style like American Pi sells thru
Clark's. It's more expensive than the stock bearing assembly, but you'll
never again have to worry about removing the engine top cover to replace
it. Be sure to press it to the prescribed height.

BTW, I've been replacing all my blower bearings with an earlier (Orville
Ellison designed) style. Though it requires cloverleafing the blower,
it's really slick. The difference in this one and the American Pi
bearing assembly is that the latter doesn't require blower modification.

-Mark

Stephen Upham wrote:
> 
> Quick question.  I need to replace the blower bearing.  I'm not set up
> to pull or press the bearing, though there is someone in the club who
> would be able to do it and has many years of experience doing this job.
>   Should I order the bearing only, bearing with the hub, or a complete
> assembly.  Thoughts on aluminum vs. original would be appreciated.
> This is to be a semi-daily driver and it needs to be dependable.
> Originality is not an issue.
> 
> Stephen U
>


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