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Post by gabriel on Jun 19, 2018 9:23:59 GMT -5
I have never assembled a rod to a crank with loose needle bearings before. I woulda thought they'd been half caged.
Anyway, you guys got tricks for assembly? The 707 must have the crank in the case first and that really complicates things.
Would a light coat of Lucas Red & Tacky grease be acceptable to make them stay put until I get things together? Would it need to be rinsed out with carb cleaner or something before starting?
Thanks for helping the newbie.
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Post by undee70ss on Jun 19, 2018 9:27:15 GMT -5
Yes, use a light coat of grease. No rinsing needed.
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Post by gabriel on Jun 19, 2018 9:34:03 GMT -5
I've cleaned off a space on the bench with plenty of light and a towel. I've had a vision of the future.....there will much swearing and elevated blood pressure. I might need a xanax LOL!!!!!
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Post by sweepleader on Jun 19, 2018 11:21:18 GMT -5
No worries, you will be fine. Use the grease to stick them in, some guys put them in the cap and rod, some stick them to the crank. The fuel mix will wash out the grease, no worries. The light and the clean space/towel to catch dropped little rollers are good ideas, for sure.
I like as much grease as will still allow me to handle the rollers, I feel more confident they will stay stuck while I assemble the rod. Be sure they are all aligned before tightening the screws.
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Post by gabriel on Jun 19, 2018 12:28:23 GMT -5
Yessir! I don't know what the torque specs are but DO intend to very lightly snug them and hand move the rotating assembly several times to be sure they are laying down proper. Once settled I may take one screw at a time out and put a dab of loktite on them.
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Post by jerseyhighlander on Jun 19, 2018 12:58:59 GMT -5
As Dan & Greg said, grease is fine, practically impossible to do it without it. Another helpful trick is to make a "spoon" of sorts with maybe an old butter knife or something longer depending on your situation, bent to cup the bearing cage and hold things in place while you get the bolts started.
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Jun 19, 2018 15:50:55 GMT -5
A L-shaped tool such as an allen wrench engaged in one of the rod cap bolt holes and cradling the cap
works well in maneuvering the cap into place...patience is key though.
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Post by jerseyhighlander on Jun 19, 2018 17:59:00 GMT -5
A L-shaped tool such as an allen wrench engaged in one of the rod cap bolt holes and cradling the cap works well in maneuvering the cap into place...patience is key though. You just made me realize something. One thing I've always had a supply of in my shop is the anealed wire used for hanging drop ceiling grid. About 1/16" thick, comes in a bundle of pieces 6' long, fairly strong but easily snipped with pliers and bends by hand. I've even welded a key piece onto it a time or two. Great for fishing fuel lines/filters out of tanks too. |
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