<VV> fan bearing coming out of top cover

[BobHelt at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/3/2008 3:14:13 PM US Mountain Standard Time,  
shortle556 at earthlink.net writes:

My fan  bearing came up out of my top cover this last weekend on the road 
about 350  miles from my home.
Is this a common occurence with these things? What have  some of you others 
out there in Vairland done to keep this from happening? Or  am I the only one? 
(Why does it always happen to me)?
Thanks  all.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado



Tim,
Yes a common occurance with a replaced bearing shaft where the cover was  not 
heated properly. Best thing now is one of the following. Replace the top  
cover and heat is before installing the shaft. Remove the shaft and file a flat  
in an appropriate spot. Then install a set screw in the neck of the cover to  
contact the flat and hold the shaft in place. Maybe removing the shaft and  
reinstalling it with some kind of goop to hold it in place might help I believe  
Permatex has a "bearing mount" type of goop that works.
Regards,
Bob Helt



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