Paul Carmody Posted August 28, 2023 Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) I have a question on bearing removal.On the earlier ones I’ve worked on they had the threaded bearing keeper.I decided to not try and remove.I see no reason.Its clean as a whistle and free as a bird.Yet I would like to know if they are removable if ever the need arises.It appears to have a C clip or spring steel keeper in the grove.First photo.I picked at it and it is too tight to risk breaking the case ,unless I’m missing something? Then in the back it appears to be a pin I suppose holds the bearing race.I tugged on it and I don’t see it coming out.It may not need too if the front keeper was removed?Any ideas? I have been piddling with this GE on and off.I have been on a fan buying spree and have to monkey with each one and get nothing done.It just needs paint and reassemble on this one. Edited August 28, 2023 by Paul Carmody Quote
Paul Carmody Posted August 29, 2023 Author Posted August 29, 2023 So I take it no one has ever took this kind of GE bearing out? Quote
Stan Adams Posted August 29, 2023 Posted August 29, 2023 That snap ring took the place of the spanner nut on the older models. I haven't had one out in years as those bearings are pretty robust, but if I remember right, that pin sticks through just enough to catch the groove in the bearing so it doesn't spin. 1 Quote
Paul Carmody Posted August 29, 2023 Author Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) Spanner nut,snap ring,I couldn’t pick that out of my brain yesterday.I have clouds gathering in my brain as I get older.Maybe all that car paint. So its possible to remove the snap ring without damage?There is no need on this one.Maybe I’ll get a junker one day and try. Thanks for the reply Stan! Edited August 29, 2023 by Paul Carmody Quote
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