Muffler bearings

[64 AAR Valiant]

I need a little help here.
Do they go on the inlet or exhaust end.
Can I press them on, as my right shoulder is still to weak to swing a hammer, and I don't own a left handed one.

 

[ocdart]

Geez, those things are hard to find. I was told they're on the shelf by the headlight fluid but my store must be out of stock.
Where'd you find them?

 

[64 AAR Valiant]

They came with the mufflers.

 

[zkx14]

 

[RustyRatRod]

A short list of tools you'll need.

Metric crescent wrench.
Left handed screwdriver.
Board stretcher.
Skyhook.

 

[64 AAR Valiant]

A short list of tools you'll need.

Metric crescent wrench.
Left handed screwdriver.
Board stretcher.
Skyhook.

Thanks will those tools also help to install the radiator hoses an clamps on my old 70 Volkswagen.
Is the Board stretcher anything like the weekend stretcher ?
I have a few of them.

 

[MD68]

Don't forget a caulk sucker, in case you use too much rtv.

 

[64 AAR Valiant]

Don't forget a caulk sucker, in case you use too much rtv.

They are cheap to rent in these parts.

 

[moparmandan]

A short list of tools you'll need.

Metric crescent wrench.
Left handed screwdriver.
Board stretcher.
Skyhook.

Don't forget the mechanics punch.

 

[64DartGTinAZ]

And a jar of elbow grease...

 

[toolmanmike]

Don't forget a caulk sucker, in case you use too much rtv.

I had a girlfriend once that..............well, never mind!

 

[toolmanmike]

While you're working on your car, don't forget to check under the hood. Top off your blinker fluid. Don't get caught in the middle of January without it!

 

[monook]

Also a can of enthusiasm helps to install muffler bearing.

 

[fishmens67]

you will need a bearing puller to get the old one off. don't forget to remove the tailpipe, it makes the job a little less painless.
Timken makes a very good replacement bearing. good luck, you're gonna need it.

 

[monook]

A short list of tools you'll need.

Metric crescent wrench.
Left handed screwdriver.
Board stretcher.
Skyhook.

I have been around for awhile but never heard of the first two on your list. LOL!

 

[harrisonm]

Thanks everyone. I got a good laugh out of this.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I have been around for awhile but never heard of the first two on your list. LOL!

A metric crescent wrench is a real "thing". We sell them at work. One marked in SAE graduations, the other in metric. I liked to fell out when I saw it.

 

[dartman1965]

Dont forget to swap in the winter air,you wouldn't want the tires to freeze up........

 

[Jadaharabi]

A bottle of steam works really good at getting those pipes loose. a lot better than using a cutting torch, you don't have hoses to drag around underneath the car.

 

[tjpatte]

And a jar of elbow grease...

I prefer relative bearing grease.

 

[magnumdart]

All you need to do is say, "Private, install those muffler bearings."

 

[MileHighDart]

Last time I changed mine the auto parts store sold me the wrong ones. Spent two hours looking for my left handed crescent wrench so I could install them.

 

[Tooljunkie]

While you're working on your car, don't forget to check under the hood. Top off your blinker fluid. Don't get caught in the middle of January without it!View attachment 1715115019

Nope, that stuff is a gimmick, you have to milk blinkers to get it.

 

[64 AAR Valiant]

When I pack the bearings is there a specific grease I should use.

 

[Tooljunkie]

If you find a bolt stretcher,almost any bearing will work.