Top Loader Rebuild

[64bezer]

I have an old top loader v-drive that is in need of rebuilding. I spoke with Casale Engineering and they did not have any publication like a manual other than the parts diagram on their website. Specifically, I am wanting to change the bearings (which are worn) and the oil seals. Before I start turning any wrenches, does anyone have any advise on this job? Is there a manual anywhere out there? Is there a special bearing puller I should get? Are there any pitfalls I should know about? Should I have a machine shop press in the new bearings, or could I tap the new ones in with a wood block? It seems that the bearings are available locally, but do I really need to buy them direct from Casale? Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
-Rob

[RiverRacer]

Bearings and seals are common every day stuff available at any bearing supply house, but you will need/access to a press to press the gears on and off, bearings are nothing to put in!...

[dmontzsta]

Before I start turning any wrenches, does anyone have any advise on this job?

Rob, when my old top loader needed a rebuild. I just bought a used 12* for $500, mounted it in there and called it a day. :)

[RiverRacer]

Rob, when my old top loader needed a rebuild. I just bought a used 12* for $500, mounted it in there and called it a day. :)

That's nice when you're rich!.:D

[dmontzsta]

That's nice when you're rich!.:D

Not rich, just not confident in rebuilding a top loader and the cost to have someone do it was near the same, plus it opens up gear swaps/options. :)

[RiverRacer]

Not rich, just not confident in rebuilding a top loader and the cost to have someone do it was near the same, plus it opens up gear swaps/options. :)

Oh ok!..:D

[Hallet64]

Hello,
Visit http://www.v-drives.com/ click on casale and further to old style casale. The text is hard to read but possible!

Best regards
Morgan Isaksson, Sweden