<VV> Fan Bearing Greaser-Problem Solved

[Andy Clark]

Great suggestion, Ed. Guess I won't throw my bearing greaser away after all.
That grease spray really used to tick me off!! <G>

Andy Clark
Camano Island, WA.
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <CorvairEd at aol.com>
To: <slowboat at mindspring.com>; <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Fan Bearing Greaser-Problem Solved


> Guys,
> The secret is to insert a small pin (or 2) between the shaft and the seal
> lip.  This will allow grease to flow into the bearing without encountering
> pressure build-up that would push the bearing out.  Clean the surface
really
> well, insert the pins, attach the greasing tool, pump the grease gun 5 or
6
> times.  This is enough to fill the bearing cavity without disturbing  the
lower
> seal.  This also minimizes the grease spray you sometimes  get from a
re-greased
> bearing.  This procedure also works for re-greasing  the idler bearing.
>
> Ed Corson  (CORSA member)
> Inland Empire Corvair  Club