Another genius idea

[iamdub]

I may be late to this party, but a friend shared this idea with me. For those performing an AFM delete, you really should plug off the towers rather than rely on the O-ring gaskets to hold back the oil pressure. It's cheap insurance, especially when it costs only $10.

Get a cheap wheel bearing, #A-37 (https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...39/5426c6f5d17c/masterpro-bearing/a37/4497499)

Cut the cage apart to get the rollers out and tap one into each of the oil towers. They're tapered and, at their widest, are a good interference fit. I tapped mine to screw in set screws, but I had my engine out. This is a great way to plug 'em with the engine in the bay and without worrying about getting metal shavings in the engine.

 

[OR VietVet]

Actually this is a great idea and of course, "The Better Mouse Trap" fix/insurance.

 

[Fless]

Awesome tip and cheap insurance.

 

[George B]

You could measure the balls and buy a bag of them from McMaster Carr. Then sell kits with the leftovers....

https://www.mcmaster.com/bearing-balls

 

[Fless]

Yes but what @iamdub posted has tapered rollers, so they are more forgiving about the exact diameter.

Could still sell kits!

 

[George B]

Yes but what @iamdub posted has tapered rollers, so they are more forgiving about the exact diameter.

Could still sell kits!

I see. I bet you can still buy them too.

 

[OR VietVet]

Hell, with a cheap roller bearing you can make a bunch of kits with one bearing. @iamdub, you could retire early!

 

[George B]

Well, my idea wasn’t very good....

 

[Fless]

Well, my idea wasn’t very good....

It is if your balls are the right size.

 

[George B]

It is if your balls are the right size.

They are too big.