Hello,

I need to replace the right rear bearings in the 300TD. I did a search on how to do this, and apparently you need a lot of muscle and a special socket that costs 60$. Could someone post pictures of this tool? I have a milling machine and a lathe at home and was thinking of maybe machining my own socket tool to save a few bucks if it wasn't too complex..

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Denis

1979 300TD 189,000 Miles, now running WVO with a home-made 2 tank conversion
1974 230 Gasser 189,000 Miles, For Sale
1961 VW Microbus 162,000 Miles
1961 Ford Fairlane 500, 53,900 original miles
1951 Oliver Super 55 Tractor
2002 Chocolate Lab

Lars,

ZdMak tools has the bearing tool at a special price because the outside diameter is out of spec. Seems like its too large, but you could turn it down on your lathe.

I got mine for $28PP. Call mark at877-938-6657. Its tool #915-0207.

I have tried mine yet so I can't say how it works or how much it has to be modified.

P E H

Thanks PEH

I'll give him a call. At that price it's not worth it to make one. Let me know how the tool performs once you try it out.

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Denis

1979 300TD 189,000 Miles, now running WVO with a home-made 2 tank conversion
1974 230 Gasser 189,000 Miles, For Sale
1961 VW Microbus 162,000 Miles
1961 Ford Fairlane 500, 53,900 original miles
1951 Oliver Super 55 Tractor
2002 Chocolate Lab

Lars,

Did Mark give you the same deal he gave me ($28PP)? Did you order the tool?

P E H