In my experience re-packing a good used throwout bearing is as reliable or more so than buying a replacement off shore produced bearing, especially if it is a New Departure. If the bearing feels smooth to turn with slight pressure, repacking is a great option. Here is a short tutorial on the way I do it.
~First of all you need a retaining bolt slightly longer than the overall length of the bearing and end caps. (I use 1/4" dia.)
~Slide a washer onto this bolt as large or larger than the end of the bearing that has the clutch-fork groove.
~You will need some type of filler to fill the cavity inside the bearing (to prevent the cavity from filling with grease), I used a piece of wood from an old oar, which happened to be the right size, but a similar piece could be made out of any wood or metal you have lying around.
~Next you need an end-cap thick enough to be drilled and threaded for a grease fitting. You will need to drill a hole in the center the size of your retaining bolt.
~You will need to drill and thread a hole for the grease fitting the size you choose. Drill thread and install grease fitting 3/4" from the center.
~Watch the short video clip to see how the process works. When you see the fresh grease coming out you will know you're done!.
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