Can one grease the flywheel bearing?

[MaxGlide]

The bearing on the flywheel looks like a closed bearing. Can it/should it be greased and if yes how is it done?

Thanks.... Wayne

 

[whizzer48]

If you can pop the seals that is inside you maybe can pack grease in.

 

[WZ507]

It's an unshielded roller bearing that is continuously lubricated by engine oil. The seal is to keep oil in and dirt out.

 

[GearNut]

wrong application.

 

[MaxGlide]

Oiled by engine oil

I don't think I explained it right.

I have a vintage Whizzer J engine and I mean the pulley that moves when you pull on clutch.

First i don't mix oil with the gas and second the flywheel is not in contact with any parts of the engine that has oil. It looks like a sealed bearing to me

Wayne

 

[GearNut]

Hey Quenton!!! We need your expertise over here!!!

 

[WZ507]

The bearing in the clutch pulley is a shielded roller bearing. If it is dry/loose/noisy, press it out, throw it away and install a new one. If you are on a really tight budget (they cost ~ $10) you could pry the shield off, clean it, regrease, and attempt to replace the shield. But why?

 

[MaxGlide]

It's what I figured.

I figured it was a sealed bearing.

It is not terrible but does feel dry or as though it is not spinning smoothly.

The $10 is not an issue after what I've put into this thing!!

I will see if I can find a new one. So I'm guessing one just removes the C clip, puts say the end of a wood dowel and taps it out?

Wayne

 

[WZ507]

Wayne, Yes you are correct in your approch to removal. When installing the new bearing press it in using contact on the outer race, not the inner race

 

[MaxGlide]

Thanks....

Thanks....I'll give it a try..... hope its not seized in there.

Wayne