Acusteer replacement bearing number?

[crab]

Anyone happen to know what bearing goes in the Acusteer, mine are wasted and I really would like to upgrade to SS sealed bearings if possible.:thewave:

[shawn_NJ]

Same here, I'll write getrealperformance and ask them if they know.

[michael950]

I have the numbers for the Blaster steering system in the TechFAQ, in the reference library.

Not sure if they are the same, but might be worth a look.

[crab]

I have the numbers for the Blaster steering system in the TechFAQ, in the reference library.

Not sure if they are the same, but might be worth a look.

They do appear to be the same, R12-2rs. I emailed this ebay vendor to see if he could sell the stainless version in sets of 2, if not I may buy 10 and offer them up to you guy's, I will keep you posted.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-10-Sealed-Ball-Bearing-R12RS-Stainless-Steel-R12-RS_W0QQitemZ7618996401QQcmdZViewItem

[Vumad]

I can't get my accusteer apart. =(

I may just not know how to do it right. =X

[michael950]

It's not easy, especially if you have rusted bearings.

I knew this to be a problem and bought stainless cased bearings before I installed mine on the blaster.

I do recall I did not use a press, it was all done by hand.

[michael950]

Since the old bearings are trashed, I would protect the steering and use a hammer and chisel (or screwdriver) to knock out the old bearings (since they are garbage).

I would start by removing the center/steering shaft.

[shawn_NJ]

Since the old bearings are trashed, I would protect the steering and use a hammer and chisel (or screwdriver) to knock out the old bearings (since they are garbage).

I would start by removing the center/steering shaft.

Thats what I did with my UMI. I also LIGHTLY torched the housing to help relieve some of the tension holding the bearings in. When reinstalling, throw the bearings in the freezer (prepacked in gease) for a few hours, and then throw the housing in the oven at a low heat for some time. This way the bearings slide right in, and when the housing cools they're not going anywhere. Then pack EVERYTHING in marine grease.

[BlueBreadTruck]

i'd be up for a set of ss bearings....mine are dripping rust onto my engine

[crab]

Follow up, I got in toutch with an Ebay vendor I have bought bearings from before, he will have some in a couple days. The premium stainless R12-2rs is $9.95 each, when I get all the contact info. I wil pass it on.

[Vumad]

Good info. I'll need a set soon I think.

[crab]

Please guy's wait until I get mine and check the fit on them, I will let you know ASAP. Jeff




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[crab]

Follow up: I just installed the bearings, perfect fit. The only thing I noticed was they must have some iron in the alloy, as they are magnetic. For $25 bucks, if they last a season or 2 I figure thats better than the junk that was in there. I also drilled a small weep hole just above the lower bearing at the rear to facilitate water drainage if it should get in there.

Ultra-Hard Wear-Resistant Stainless Steel (Type 440C)

When heat treated, one of the hardest stainless steels. High carbon content provides good wear resistance. Magnetic. Ideal for bearings, valve parts, and knife blades. Temperature range not rated.

[shawn_NJ]

Great info!