Installing crank and bearings, best method?

[Banditpowdercoat]

Just tore my 98 ec250 down for a munched crank bearing. As you guys all prob know, splitting the cases took some mallet force. The bearings are tight on crank and case. But they came off crank and were still in the case when finally separated. Just want to know correct procedure for reassembly.

[Anders]

Originally Posted by Banditpowdercoat

Just tore my 98 ec250 down for a munched crank bearing. As you guys all prob know, splitting the cases took some mallet force. The bearings are tight on crank and case. But they came off crank and were still in the case when finally separated. Just want to know correct procedure for reassembly.

I usually heat the crank halves in a stove before pulling the old bearings and dropping in the new ones. With a heat of 100-120C the bearings are usually very simple to replace.