Rapom's Rocket - just another Duster build thread

Then I used a dremel and sanding drum to clean out the end of the steering column where the bearing will seat. (Pic 1)

I coated the inside of the column with anti seize to aid in seating the bearing and provide some corrosion protection. (Pic 2) An old toothbrush works great to apply anti seize to just about any thing. A small plastic pouch to cover the end keeps it from getting all over everything.

This is a gratuitous shot of my P.O.L. (petroleum, oils and lubricants - a holdover from my military days) box that I keep all my specialty "goop" in. Things like anti seize, marine grade grease, high temp copper grease, cam lube, ect. are stored in here so their kept clean and easy to find when I need them. (Pic 3)

A foot long piece of brass rod, I've had my whole adult life and use constantly, was used to tap the bearing gently into the column. If you don't have a press use a brass drift like mine or a piece of wood to work the bearing into position. You'll mar the hell out of the bearing unless you use something softer than the bearing's steel. (Pic 4 & 5)