2G Balance Shaft Bearing

[spyderdrifter]

Can a bearing from a BSE kit installed on one engine be used on another engine if the bearing can be removed without being damaged? My bad engine has the BSE done, and the new block doesn't. I can't seem to find just the balance shaft bearings by themselves. I don't need an entire kit, so don't want to spend $70ish buying it. Anyone know where I could get just the bearing? I'd rather not reuse one if I can avoid it.

 

[dustyboner]

here are the part # for the bearings
MD103722
MD040597

i have knocked them out of one motor and installed them in another without any problems.

 

[donniekak]

I don't even buy the balance shaft elimination plugs. I either flip the bearings, or tap them for a plug.

 

[spyderdrifter]

What should I use to pull the bearing out of the old block and install it in the new one?

 

[donniekak]

For the one closest to you a 32-33mm socket should do it. For the one furthest in just flip the balance shaft around and knock it out.

 

[spyderdrifter]

Awesome. Thanks all Are they relatively easy to install that way?

 

[donniekak]

It's easier to use a cam bearing install tool, but I don't think either way is particularly difficult.

If the bearings have spun, or don't seem really tight in the bore I tap the galleys for plugs.

 

[RamenPride]

I can't seem to find just the balance shaft bearings by themselves. I don't need an entire kit, so don't want to spend $70ish buying it. Anyone know where I could get just the bearing?

https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=20754&cat=2020&page=1

https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=20755&cat=2020&page=1