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Carrier Bearing

Turtle400

Turtle400

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Cantonment FL
I cant find any exact info on whether the Carrier Bearing on my drive shaft is pressed on or just slides on.

I hate to say it, but 15 years of auto mechanics I have never changed one or had to to work on one.

I don't think over the years they have changed much but i need info on how to change it.

the truck is 77 F-150 2wd

 
SuperCab

SuperCab

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Is is a supercab or ??? I thought regular cabs didn't have one...

Anyway you should be able to drive the old one off and slide the new one on with moderate effort. If you have to press it on something is wrong...

That's as I remember it.
 
DNFXDLI

DNFXDLI

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I'll go have a look after supper at the 77 manual.
 
DNFXDLI

DNFXDLI

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The only reference the 77 manual has in regards to the carrier bearing is..
"check the bearing for wear or rough action...if either is evident, replace the bearing"
No reference whatsoever as to the procedure.
 
Turtle400

Turtle400

144
2
Cantonment FL
DNFXDLI said:
The only reference the 77 manual has in regards to the carrier bearing is..
"check the bearing for wear or rough action...if either is evident, replace the bearing"
No reference whatsoever as to the procedure.
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So far all the info i have is out of the haynes manual, to me it was real vague. but it did say ( use correct size tube when tapping the bearing back in place ) So i guess its a press on.
 
Jolly Green

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I've replaced carrier bearings on several different vehicles and I've never needed a press. I don't believe you would need one on this truck.
 

Alvin in AZ

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Venta de la Mesilla
When my carrier bearing went out on my '75 F150 360FE+T18 I took the
whole driveshaft to the driveshaft shop. Wow... if you didn't know that
"don't sound like dumb ol' Alvin" then you don't know me at all. ;)

I fix my own flats and mount, true and balance my own tires.
Rebuilt my own Ford9inch, no sweat. :)
Driveshafts are different is all, IMO. ;)

Anyway the driveshaft needed straightening and re-balancing and all the
U-joints needed replacing. Sound like a snow job to you? Well, no kidding
I watched the whole procedure step by step and it was -all- -needed-.

The U-joints didn't look too bad inside but he claimed that the bad carrier
bearing did that damage and it would've only got worse, quick.

My only symptom was a bad vibration coasting down a steep hill, steep
enough to gain speed, anyway I caught the trouble quick because who
I was visiting knew what was wrong the instant I told 'im the symptom. :)

Put the new carrier bearing in and see if it's fixed good enough for you.
I don't know how fast you drive or how smooth and solid you want your
truck to feel. It'll be cool if you post all updates. Prove me either way! :)

No kidding. I don't care which, I like to learn stuff. :)

Alvin in AZ
 
Turtle400

Turtle400

144
2
Cantonment FL
Alvin in AZ said:
When my carrier bearing went out on my '75 F150 360FE+T18 I took the
whole driveshaft to the driveshaft shop. Wow... if you didn't know that
"don't sound like dumb ol' Alvin" then you don't know me at all. ;)

I fix my own flats and mount, true and balance my own tires.
Rebuilt my own Ford9inch, no sweat. :)
Driveshafts are different is all, IMO. ;)

Anyway the driveshaft needed straightening and re-balancing and all the
U-joints needed replacing. Sound like a snow job to you? Well, no kidding
I watched the whole procedure step by step and it was -all- -needed-.

The U-joints didn't look too bad inside but he claimed that the bad carrier
bearing did that damage and it would've only got worse, quick.

My only symptom was a bad vibration coasting down a steep hill, steep
enough to gain speed, anyway I caught the trouble quick because who
I was visiting knew what was wrong the instant I told 'im the symptom. :)

Put the new carrier bearing in and see if it's fixed good enough for you.
I don't know how fast you drive or how smooth and solid you want your
truck to feel. It'll be cool if you post all updates. Prove me either way! :)

No kidding. I don't care which, I like to learn stuff. :)

Alvin in AZ
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The U joints are all new less then 30 days old, the previous did not know how to change the carrier so he never did. I myself have never changed one, but being a Va state inspector i know when one is bad the rubber around the bearing is almost gone and my drive shaft flops and binds up.

I am hoping to change the bearing this week end, and i will post pictures of the process.
 
Jolly Green

Jolly Green

I Salt My Ketchup
755
49
Central PA
Alvin in AZ said:
When my carrier bearing went out on my '75 F150 360FE+T18 I took the
whole driveshaft to the driveshaft shop. Wow... if you didn't know that
"don't sound like dumb ol' Alvin" then you don't know me at all. ;)

I fix my own flats and mount, true and balance my own tires.
Rebuilt my own Ford9inch, no sweat. :)
Driveshafts are different is all, IMO. ;)

Anyway the driveshaft needed straightening and re-balancing and all the
U-joints needed replacing. Sound like a snow job to you? Well, no kidding
I watched the whole procedure step by step and it was -all- -needed-.

The U-joints didn't look too bad inside but he claimed that the bad carrier
bearing did that damage and it would've only got worse, quick.

My only symptom was a bad vibration coasting down a steep hill, steep
enough to gain speed, anyway I caught the trouble quick because who
I was visiting knew what was wrong the instant I told 'im the symptom. :)

Put the new carrier bearing in and see if it's fixed good enough for you.
I don't know how fast you drive or how smooth and solid you want your
truck to feel. It'll be cool if you post all updates. Prove me either way! :)

No kidding. I don't care which, I like to learn stuff. :)

Alvin in AZ
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You mean you didn't fashion a new carrier bearing out of used parts from a Maytag washer or some other appliance and install it using a really big hammer?

I'm a little shocked, really.

Seriously, though. I love Alvin stories.
:)
 

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