[poser]

So I'm trying to put my jet pump together, and I'm stuck.
I got the first bearing on the shaft, can't get it to drop down into the pump housing. Is there some trick that I'm missing?
I tried pounding it, with the same piece of PVC pipe I used to get the bearing on the shaft.

Any tips. I've been procrastinating, and of course left it for the night before we leave. Oh well, I guess the ski will have to go with us next time.

 

[Ernest T]

One method is to freeze the shaft over night, then lightly heat the bearings in the oven. They will usually drop right on.

 

[poser]

Well, I got the first bearing onto the shaft no problem, my problem is I can't get the two of them together to drop into the pump housing or whatever it is called.
As far as I can tell, I have to put that in there, I guess using a press or something, drop in the spacer, fill with grease, and then put the second bearing in on top of that.

 

[poser]

think I can use something like this?

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