SC252 Jack shaft pillow block bearing

[treepig]

Ok so the jack shaft pillow block bearings on my SC252 need to be replaced. I know I can handle the job, but I’m just wondering what pitfalls I can expect and if anyone has any tips or tricks that I can use? Any help that can be offered is really appreciated. Thanks

 

[epicklein22]

Have a heavy duty puller and torches handy. Some times those bearings/pulleys are really on there. Otherwise it shouldn’t be too bad. I did the cutter wheel bearings on my RG50 surprising quick.

 

[Sport58]

I have never had luck using puller. I always cut mine off with thin disc on angle grinder. Split the bearing in half.

 

[treepig]

Ok so once I get the old bearings off, do the new ones just slip on

 

[Sport58]

Ok so once I get the old bearings off, do the new ones just slip on

Yes after you clean the shaft with emory cloth. Might have to file a little around where the set screws were on the shaft.

 

[treepig]

Yes after you clean the shaft with emory cloth. Might have to file a little around where the set screws were on the shaft.

Great. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks.