Originally Posted by mrmud4x4

When they get pressed in using a plate it squares the sides for smooth, even placement that also allows proper depth of bearing easily.

When they are tapped in, there is a chance that they may be driven into the bore unevenly or not square....possible damage to the bearing seat/race and/or bore.

I've pressed bearings in and tapped them in....just have to make sure they are square along the sides(clean too) when doing it.
(whatever tool you use...don't want to tap against the bearing *****/rollers either)

Originally Posted by iclick

That's what I thought, but with the way the Beatty tool is made I'm not sure you can avoid putting them evenly or squared. It's also cut so that it stops at the right depth.

Originally Posted by traveler

you could do this without even changing the bearings if you only have a couple thousand on the motor and still be fine.

~Joe