Wayne wrote:
I need to install two tapered bearing races in a steering head.
First off let me say that with a few exceptions I hate dealing
with pressed in parts. Last time I had to do this I failed
miserably and took it down to the dealer.
I could order the 'special tool' to install them ($).
But now since I have a lathe maybe I should just make them.
From the manual description both races get installed at
the same time. I'd need 2 round disks/cones with holes in the
center. A threaded rod (got some 1/2 13) would draw them
together and pull in the races. There is a small flat area
before the taper starts.

Do I make a disk which just catches the flat area or do
I make a cone that fits into the taper? The dwg in the
manual doesn't look like a cone, but it look like it
has 2 diameters.

Is aluminum sufficient for the parts? I don't have any
steel that size. I'd probably only have to do this a
few times.

Thanks,
Wayne D.

I use the thrust ball bearing that came with my AC/PS pulley tool under the
nut . Takes less effort and gives smoother movement . I use discs that have
a step to keep them centered in the race . HTH ...
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