[DeTomaso] Installing the rear support shaft bearings

[Doug Braun]

Mike,

My vise opens to 10".  How much length do you need?

Doug Braun
Blue 73L #5505

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso On Behalf Of Mike & Elizabeth
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2021 10:57 PM
To: 'Dave Londry' <davel at trguys.com>; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Installing the rear support shaft bearings

Perhaps but max height on the one that comes up with Harbor Fright is only 5 1/2".  Wouldn't be able to get the upright and bushing in there.
Thanks
Mike 

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of Dave Londry
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2021 5:01 PM
To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Installing the rear support shaft bearings

It was maybe an arbour press that Adam mentioned?

On 2021-05-22 1:32 p.m., MICHAEL DREW via DeTomaso wrote:
> You can use a large vice. Otherwise you need a press. You can also use a length of allthread with an appropriate pair of nuts and spacers.
>
> Mike
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 22, 2021, at 13:06, Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>    What is the proper method to install the lower support shaft bearings
>>    in the rear uprights?  Adam Quella mentioned to me some sort of bearing
>>    press I could get from Harbor Fright tools but I don't find anything
>>    that looks like it will do what I need.
>>
>>
>>    Thanks
>>
>>    Mike Thomas