atom 500 tail case bearings

[fenderstrat]

I am doing a parts order and am getting new tail bearings.the flanged bearings in the tail case.the parts blow up in the manual shows part num 61-4104 and a 4x10x4 bearing.BUT on NANKINS site part num 61-4104 is a 6x10x3 bearing..which one do I need?

[fenderstrat]

ok they must have just changed the numbers its got to be the 4x10x4 bearing.the other one is for the slider..answered my own question..lol

[fenderstrat]

oh,one more thing on a quick side note.I just pulled the tail shaft out to pull the bearings.it took like 3 min.I LOVE this set up.I have no idea what all this crying about the roll pin is,its bullet proof,low parts count, and easy maintanence,what more do you want

[TheBum]

Originally Posted by fenderstrat

oh,one more thing on a quick side note.I just pulled the tail shaft out to pull the bearings.it took like 3 min.I LOVE this set up.I have no idea what all this crying about the roll pin is,its bullet proof,low parts count, and easy maintanence,what more do you want

We'll see what you have to say when you have to position those shims during reassembly.

[fenderstrat]

LOL did I speak too soon???

[Ah Clem]

Put a bit of grease on them to keep them from dropping out and you should be fine, Nick.

[Clue!ess]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm curious as to how to replace these bearings. I understand how the tail comes apart, but how easy is it to get the bearings to come out. Do you need an arbor press? Need to add green locktite on reinstallation?

[maddog57]

I use a small, flat punch set onto the brgs' outer race and tap it with my ball link pliers. Doesn't take much effort at all. To install new ones, I "press" them in with smooth jawed pliers making sure the brg. is started STRAIGHT. I've never lok-tited them in, but it can't hurt...

Chris

[Jeff_Barrett]

Just stick the tail case in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes ... take it out and the bearings should only need a light tap to fall out. If they need more, stick 'em back in the freezer for another 15 minutes, take 'em out, and apply heat to the tail case and that should do the trick.

To install them, simply use something flat that will apply pressure to the flange and not the race.

[ARM_Coder]

Originally Posted by TheBum

We'll see what you have to say when you have to position those shims during reassembly.

Indeed!

[bandit.r]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Barrett

Just stick the tail case in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes ...

you meant owen... (not microvawe )

[Jeff_Barrett]

No. I meant freezer. Always try cold first before heat.

It works most of the time.

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