Bearing replacement advice needed ??

[danstead]

Received my new bearings (Accurate B.C.) for a Cman Joiner and have a question?

1. I have about .001" - .002" play when I install the bearings in the Support Brackets. Would u recommend using Loctite bearing retainer on the OD of the bearings---or, just install the bearings and let them find their own home?? Not a press fit.

Thx.

 

[crguy]

Are the bearing fits worn? Seems like 1 bearing would be fixed, and the other would have a little room to move endwise as the head warms up and expands.

 

[JZiggy]

Loctite sleeve retainer. You don't want the OD of the bearing moving around in the pocket.

 

[danstead]

Thanks for the info guys.

I assume the Bearing supports are slightly worn after 60 years. I plan to Freeze the cutter head and shaft to cool it down and Warm the bearing like I've seen Torqueman do in his videos for bearing replacements in Block grinders.