Breaking down
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Breaking down while driving a 1987 Ford f800 dump truck, removing the belts to make the truck derivable again.
Than replacing bad fan bearings.
Drone shots of driving the truck
talking about tools/t-shirts, and one snowplowing tip
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Hind sight is 20/20. Give this guy a break, he runs his own company,operates the equipment,maintains it and provides us with knowledge and entertainment. Sometimes it may include things not to do. I think he is wise beyond his years and I appreciate his efforts to show us on You Tube. He never said he was a bearing expert nor does he claim this is a teaching video. He is learning as he goes and taking us along with him!
Bradford..absolute true statement..i could safely say not many of us have accomplished what this young man has done..He is a one man band..does it all..and is one of the most creative guys i have watched on YT...keyboard warriors who think they know it all are fools..and can't even hold his wrench...
+ iamrichrocker I keep reading comments from people like you bitching about the negative comments but i have yet to see one.
Eh, there are a couple of douchebags on here that can't just give some helpful advice without saying dumb crap like "I would be ashamed if I did that". Too bad all their doing is showing what wastes of life they are.
exactly this...he is an everyday worrior...
Well said!
does anyone else find it funny that Twisted Sisters "We're not gonna take it" comes on as the truck breaks down haha
GmJunky87 I found it hilarious
I found it painful to my ears. It’s not music is it? Perhaps some screeching to drive away raccoons.
@Ladyboy Susie SISSY Pantyprincess PANTYSISSY F800 don't exist. They only go up to F750
jake the minibiker on the new trucks it goes up to f750 but older ones were f800 and up
pete smyth no you can tell it was on the radio
A easy way to install bearings like that is to put the bearing in a freezer and get them cold and take a torch and just warm up the pulley, then just drop them in. Works like a champ and no bearing damage. Just found your channel and really enjoy it. Have a good day. !!
Don't forget, put some BBQ sauce on the bearings !!!
i kept yelling at the screen....what u dont own a torch????
or use the flame and heat the hole the ball bearing is pressed against the outer shirt will not be damaged
My grandfather used that trick for piston jobs, worked great.
Heat the housing in an Oven and freeze the bearings. It will just slide together effortlessly.
How can you not love this man. He’s such a hard worker and gives us the best entertainment you’ll find. Can’t find a better channel out there
I've watched a bunch of your videos, and I find you to be one of a kind. You never get rattled, you don't start cursing, you just hang in there and get the job done. Your special for sure, it's nice to see someone do the things that you do.
Right? Like the time he lost power and brakes in his crane, it stared to roll down the hill, so he bailed, and the next day he went to retrieve it, like he's done it a million times before. And it was lying on its side, too! A crane! After he bailed, he probably said, "well, that's not good. I'll fix that tomorrow." Me on the other hand, a guy who once punched a VCR, would not have handled that with such grace and aplomb.
Seems like the more complicated the problem, the calmer Andrew gets. I believe he actually enjoys the challenges. He is doing what he is meant to do.
the calmness in which you deal with the breakdown is admirable. i woulda been dropping f bombs!
Bobbspinkyfinger was thinking the same thing id be throwing tools and slamming shit and cussing up a storm, haha.
When you drive 30 year old stuff I guess its hard to get mad when it breaks... When you drop $50-$70-$100K+ on a truck and it breaks then fbombs and tool throwing should be expected.
Dude I would have had an aneurysm.
Yo that snapring would have been my undoing . This guy is Superman.
when it comes down to it, what good does yelling and throwing stuff ever do? I used to get pissed and yell, but it only made me look like a maniac. Nothing good ever came about it. Now I just walk away and come back fresh and my stress levels have gone way down, The problems iddnt dissapear, just dont let it get me excited
Your old bearings were sealed type thus the red rubber shields. the type you installed are just shielded type and won't keep water out.
I would order some replacements that are sealed type and next time your working under the hood area again, replace them with the water proof type.
Great job of figuring it out BTW. I grew up in an electric motor repair shop that my father operated in rural MN, came across some of the most incredible tuffy's just like your situation here.
Great video's
Those were both sealed they were not water proof neither of them
Lohhjj Lohicv metal shields are just to keep grease in and a small amount dirt out. Rubber shields were designed to do a bit more by providing a way to keep more dirt out and somewhat water proof as well, they accomplish this by using a higher quality grease that itself is resistant to water infiltration. Will the rubber shields wear out ... yes and then the grease itself will still provide a measure of protection until it wears down from exposure as well.
My dad learned this over years of work on motors, he eventually came to stock and install only the rubber shielded bearings because they “outright” lasted longer. In severe service motors he would actually carefully remove one of the rubber shields and repack the bearing with a very high quality water proof grease and then reinstall the shield and had great success with this process with motors that were in “wash down” areas of food processing.
last as long as that truck will.
the ruined one looked like it used to be shielded, but then something forced the shield between the rolling elements
@@sickmannduane633 yes that is correct yo uhave 3 bearing types non-contact, rubber shield, and metal shield the have pro/con and benefits.
Dude what I like most about your vids is that you show everything even though you know you might get flak for it in the comments section from the "experts". Keep it up man, I'm not as mechanically minded as you but watching your vids make me think I can have a go at it before forking out the cash for a mechanic. Cheers mate.
We charge more when you have a go at breaking it.
@@maritimemisfits3360 Thats why you will go out of business when we learn from You Tube how to do stuff. BTW that why you get shafted from other professionals.
I enjoy your postings and my wife is hooked on them. I'll say your are a man after my own workaholic heart but you do go out and have some fun now and then. How about introducing us to who is helping you at times. At 78 I wish I could be there helping you out. I love that kind of stuff. Good Luck and God Bless you.
At 73 I would like to be there helping, the mind wants to ,but the body with arthurites could not. Like to see you expand and have help when you get to my age.
I just started watching Andrew a few months ago and I admire how he handles the problems he faces, he gives excellent information and doesn't cuss in his videos (not that I would care if he did). I could watch his videos all day if I had the time! Keep up the great work.
Respect! I love your videos man!
Buy from the local parts house! Your supporting the local economy, families and your usually not buying crap from foreign mfgs!!.
If you were my son i would be proud of you. well done
djay4487 deved what are you smoking?
@@finncampeau4922 there was this and then another person directly under with a j and under the j was a w
I think I would be the same way. :)
I'd be slapping him right and left
@@awax2585 for?
Hidden snap ring concealed between two bearings? One of the "Better ideas from Ford".
Been watching your videos for about a month now - I’ve been binge watching and really enjoying each and every video.
You are all about the entertainment with complete honesty rolled in for good measure - no one knows everything about everything - although you will find the so called experts are ready to critic each and every mistake you make. (makes them feel better about themselves)
Funny thing is experts would edit out their mistakes to give a sense of a perfectionist at work - it’s only by watching honest mistakes as they happen means we all have learnt something, which includes what not to do.
I was once an apprentice many years ago and through my many mistakes became competent to become good at what I do.
And Finally :-
You are a man with many skills and a very positive attitude - watching you use them makes me smile - keep up the good work I look forward to your next video.
That inside snap ring would’ve confused the hell out of me too.....
I was more wondering how you are supposed to get the inner bearing out first with the spacer installed so you can actually reach the snap ring. Makes we wonder as well if the spacer is original. But if not I would actually expect two different sizes of bearings, so each can have a lip as registration surface.
I’m genuinely impressed the jack didn’t blow up and send shrapnel all over the shop.
Same here, I've replaced a lot of bearings in components that were never meant to have their bearings replaced and never seen such an arrangement. In this specific arrangement the snap ring makes sense, but only an engineer would place it where it was! I wonder if the original design only had a single bearing in it and this was a '-1' factory fix?
@@alexku8452 pretty sure you gotta directly press on the spacer/ outer bearing then remove the snapring and inner bearing. pain in the ass.
Andrew, you always have great practical content, and your common sense and ability to solve problems is really outstanding, but I cannot think of a better way to screw up a new bearing, than to press or hammer it in on the inner race; ALWAYS use the outer race.
I think if he tried to push both bearings out by pushing the outer race of the top bearing he still would have pooched the bottom bearing as it would have been pushed out by the inner race anyways due to the spacer/sleeve between the two bearings...Best to change both anyways...
Harry, I'm not talking about the bearing removal, I'm talking about the installation of the new bearings.
Yeah Jim I made the comment half way through the vid lol...like you said the install method might not be the best if the goal was wanting them to last...But I must admit I have done the same thing in the past though I did tap the outer race as far as possible lmao...probably why I had to replace them again a couple years later.
Always use the outer race unless your putting a bearing on a shaft
Unless of course you are putting it on a shaft
“I could probably just drive this thing all day.” ......proceeds to actually drive all day😂😂😂😂
Once a Diesel engine is started it requires no electricity
@@davidyancey1176 Spontaneous Combustion. A Big Giant Cox Engine. ;-)
Old diesel trucks like that can run forever without electricity. New trucks won’t start if the headlight fluid sensor is bad.
Mark M
Yup, headlight fluid sensors are the worst! Although windshield oil and belt filters are not far behind, as you very well know!
Proceeds to drive actually all day....
Greetings from Denmark🇩🇰😀 Great channel 👍 An advice from an Engineer - never hit or press on the inner ring on a bearing, always the outer ring😜 But otherwise good mechanic skills👍
Renė Michael Vulf Mortensen unless your putting a bearing over a shaft
Most amazing part about this kid’s demeanor is that he never gets pissed off.... “OK, so my truck just broke down...”.... he does an assessment and then attacks the problem intelligently. I would flip out and stop working for the day, then overpay someone to fix it.
Keep trucking my friend. Best channel on The Tube.
HELL YES
Anybody who's busted his hands moving bearings in and out will appreciate what you went through. Some good tips in the comments for those who are stuck in a similar position. Your videos are excellent.
Awsome big dog .But next time to avoid bugger ing the bearing take the casing and put in your oven for 1hr at 200 deg also tap or press on out side of bearing .Have made a few bad decisions in my 20 ton press! Lol awsome video!
Absolutely the best RUclips channel ever...........relentless determination, and enthusiasm.......amazing!
What a great video Andrew, you never give up on anything especially engine's, it's good to see a tradesman with so many skills. Good luck to you and loading the videos.
I swear I said "Don't you have a press?" And then I heard a voice say "Why don't you use the press?". You are doing fine Andrew! Bradford Lunt, I could not have said it better. He is learning every day and he knew he could run that truck without the fan and alternator. He knew that the coolant pump was separate (Nice Design) and he would not overheat. He knows a lot about bearings now. (This was over a year ago as I watch this). He has done SO much since this video. Bearings,Tracks, Welding, etc.. We all know. His equipment for excavating and his videos have matched his abilities as a mechanic, landscaper and videographer. The drone has added so much and he has used it masterfully. Hi, Andrew! You were here all the time? That's right, this is his channel. He can see this. Snowmobile season is upon us!! I am addicted to your style. :-)
Andrew is just a good dude. A hard worker and a good guy. He's the guy who wants to do a good job. I'm sure people seek him out for work because he's reasonable and does a good job.
This is one of the coolest guys on RUclips. Just does his thing and is low key about it. Just awesome.
I am as always so impressed with this young man well done Andrew
Love the honesty and working trial by fire then go-pro the whole thing and then doing the Edit. Great example
Been watching your channel for over 6 months.
Enjoy all the videos and content that you provide.
You are very smart on the know how to fix your equipment and do a great job with all the projects that you do.
May God Bless you and your family and keep up the great work!!!😀😀😀😀
This young man was raised right. His parent’s deserve a pat on the back. If we are to survive as a nation, it will be from the resourcefulness, ethic and determination of young folks like Mr. Camarata.
I wish you were my boss and I could just hang out with you all day long and learn everything from you.
You are my friend and my hero!!
good mechanic job you are not scared to try something on your own great job thanks for sharing have a great day
10:50 Walk up to Camarata Senior and give him a hug for no particular reason. Blame it on whatever the advice is he's giving you at the time. Tell him everything you'd tell him if you knew he was leaving the earth tomorrow (I put my Senior in his niche yesterday...6/21/19. Dad was like you, only a helluva lot older (that's a compliment to you). His mediums: lumber, concrete, building supplies and family. His canvases: home building, remodeling and repairing anything attached to the former, chewing my ass, always supporting me in whatever I did, always having my back. I think the title of this video brought me here, but who knows).
16:40 How to conduct a business call (I couldn't spot one superfluous word)
17:06 How to conduct business (don't default to Amazon if your neighbor carries the part... buying local = community building. Dad grew up small-town.)
Wow! Camarata you are amazing! So calm and collected and nothing phases you. Just taking everything one step at a time and problem solving. Amazing work you seem to know so much.
Hi Andrew. I really appreciate the effort you put into these and letting us see the passion you have for what you do. Thank you.
Good use of your tools. Many decades ago I was a mechanic in the Air Force and worked on M-series vehicles. So I really enjoyed watching the video.thank you Andrew
I was literally wondering about why you don't use your lovely hydraulic press when suddenly a voice chimes in saying "why don't you use the press?" :-) Great video
That was his dad helping out. I’m surprised he didn’t say anything about beating down the center of the bearing. Learning small stuff off your own back is a million times more satisfying. That’s probably how Andrew got so good.
sometimes I cringe with his tool misuse, but, god love this young man, he'll get err done. GREAT WORK ETHIC.
I’ve never seen a snap ring hidden like that!
Good job Andrew👍🏻
They make bearing PULLERS for that .. but you need a one of those hydraulic jacks with whole through the middle ... BUT you fixed a what $350 $400 part for $40?? ... you did it right!! :)
"Oh, that's got a snap ring. No wonder it took 20 tons to get it apart."
@WorldRenownedCFE ah well, this looked pretty safe to me. The press itself has an overpressure valve and the metal rod could only go into the idler
That is okay but to smash new bearings with hammer is no good.it is okay on outside ring
@@RubenKelevra with that much force that outer hub could have exploded. definitely not super safe but still, it worked.
@@0xsergy Some presses have cages. Scary shit.
BAM! Instant bearing removal
I wish I would have worked for myself as hard as I worked for someone else when I was young. It would have made me feel a lot more fulfilled. I see someone like you teaching himself as you go and you feel rewarded for your efforts. I never got that working for someone else.
You found out how to take it apart, now we know too. Thank you for that :)
Never a problem just solutions, and Andrew makes it effortless to find them himself! Great work ethic!
I'm surprised that no tool companies have offered to sponsor you....Craftsman should love you!
They do all the time, I don't want to turn these videos into commercials.
@@AndrewCamarata As they shouldn't be. We know what's good, and that's you!
Andrew, live and learn. Thanks for having the courage to post the good, the bad and the ugly. Love your channel.
Plain and simple, I just love all your videos. Thanks so much. JD in Belgium.
The really good thing about youtube is Andrew and other talented people. The bad thing is the miserable critics, they are such a bunch of no hopers they don’t give anything to anybody. Love your hard work Andrew.
Only hit or press the outer bearing race
VGAPR Garage, I've seen many a new bearing destroyed by driving it in on the unsupported race.
No. You only hit or press the bearing race that is open.
For the install, Andrew should have had something large enough to press the outer race to not load up the ball bearings but some times you do press the inner race if the bearings are pressed onto a shaft.
Generalizations like yours lead to failures. Surprising since you’re allegedly a mechanic.
In Andrew’s case to remove the bearings you don’t have a choice since the outer race isn’t accessible.
Wayne Crews, not sure if you are referring to my comment? If so, I apologize if it is vague or misleading. You are exactly correct with pressing the inner race when installing on a shaft and outer race when pressing into a housing. I'll also add that when I install sealed bearings such as the ones in this video, I try to use a press and refrain from driving them in if at all possible. One slip with a punch and the seal is ruined. Then back to the bearing store we go. A quick tip....a person can use the old bearing (after a little size alteration with a grinder) as a bearing driver to install the new bearing.
To The Top Crane
No. I wasn’t referring to your comment. The original comment that said to only drive it on the outer bearing race.
You are correct by referring to the unsupported bearing race.
The one set of press caps that Andrew shows at the end should work for most bearing removals and installs.
Surprised to see that mistake, but NOW he knows better. lol
I don't even know how I stumbled across your channel, but I love your videos. Your resourcefulness reminds me of my childhood growing up on a ranch where you have to be self-reliant. Keep it up.
reno5298 thanks.
Amazing, the snap ring survived while the bearing exploded apart from the pressure.
The little lip of the snap ring was stronger than two bearings and a steel spacer---WOW!
You had a tough day with delays and mechanical failures but you filmed it all for us. Loved the drone shots.
Fun watching your thought process, great work.
Keep the videos coming I admire your enthusiasm on getting everything done. You seem to have a wealth of knowledge for your age.
a hell of as lot of things use the 6207 bearings ,so it pays to keep a couple on the shelf. When the bearings fail like that ,the outer ring is expanded a few thousands making them tight. you can freeze them but i Just zap a blob of weld on the inside of the outer race and this shrinks the ring,they often drop straight out .
I used to do a lot of mechanical work in factories .. and sometimes we'd steal one of their CO2 fire extinguishers to freeze bearings :)
I love when I learn little things in the comment section 😂
@@Danny13243 $4 can of refrigerant from walmart. You have be careful but cold!!!
I thought I was the only one that uses an adjustable wrench backwards. Been that way with me since I was a kid. Works fine for me . You are a whirlwind of a repairman. Loved the hot tube too . Thanks for the vids .
"look at that, instant bearing removal." love it.
I like how you show that your failures always turn into success. Strong independent men will always succeed if they are determined and do whatever it takes.
i wish a had Andrew`s calm to solve problems like that
Andrew is tenacious, unwavering, even-keeled no matter what obstacles are thrown in front of him. He is not afraid to make mistakes and when he does he doesn't edit them out. Once the problem is solved, and the repair is done, its "on to the next job!" I love his channel and his work ethic.
Andrew when I saw your slow motion of the ring exploding, I said "so that's what a Claymore looks like"
No, you should see what a Claymore looks like...well, you really don't wanna be close enough to see what a Claymore looks like...lol.
Voice of wisdom :"use the press" :) impressive work, as always.
I like that truck and hope it keeps running. Love your videos !
Good job as always! He's being vulnerable in front of his audience. One of the signs of a good contractors is that sometimes they are too BUSY to get their own stuff done. Means he's busy. If I was traveling that road and had a breakdown he's the guy I'd want helping me. If he doesn't know it he'll figure it out. Good job again!
now we know the capacity of snap rings.. 20+ tonnes
No the bearings failed, the Snap-Ring was good for 60 tons or more.
Smooth 👍 That's what I love about old vehicles. Mom had a 76 Plymouth Valiant that still runs!. No computer to trip you up and bleed your pocket. - Great Job Andrew
Before m years of driving and working on semis, I had 15 yrs at a Chrysler dealership. I have never seen a snap ring hidden like that. Lol
Your tenacity is amazing along with your cool head. Most folks including myself would have been dropping F bombs left and right . Good job as usual.
Dude you are incredible, I wish I had half your mechanic ability. As far as youtube goes... I swear you should make a video at least daily of you pounding in a bearing by the inner race just to keep all these damn comments coming!
"at least daily" HAHA
So, I'd say maybe 3 videos every day pounding in a bearing by the inner race.
That will keep the armchair mechanics fired up!!
Look I know some of the comments were condescending but I think some people were just trying to be helpful. I've been a mechanic for 15 years and know a thing or two about pressing bearings. Pressing a bearing by the inner race will cause internal damage to the bearings because you are focusing all the force on the small points of contact where the ball bearings ride in the races. I'm not trying to be a "know it all" just sharing information which is the greatest thing about the internet.
Tons of respect Abdrew. Tons. You could run for mayor.
nice job. that inside snap ring would have screwed with me too so don't feel too bad about that. when your pressing your new bearing in though you should always try to press it in from the outer race so your not side loading the bearing itself. pressing the old ones out who cares your replacing them anyway. one way to get the right outside diam. spacer to only on the outside race is to take a old outer race from the old bearing run the outside of it around the bench grinder so its a slip fit in the bore then back that with a large socket. most people probably would have spent a week or more trying to find the whole assembly rather than just replacing the bearings and spent way more money.
I'm glad it's his gear he's hammering the bearing on. I hate replacing bearings. :-(
I really like how you do a video start to finish and even show a follow up of how its working, appreciate that extra effort!
This guy is going to be a very wealthy man someday if he isn’t already. Amazing work ethic.
About a month ago I picked up that impact. Absolutely love it. Well worth the money.
I've done my fair share of bearings and never seen one with a snap ring in the middle either. Great video. Definitely should try to press new bearings in to place by whatever race is fighting friction, meaning in this case press the outer race into the pulley, and press the inner race onto the spindle. Pressing on one race to force the other into place puts a lot of lateral stress on the bearing and can make them wear out faster.
Started on diesels and cats, went to helicopters and have seen many internal snap rings. Weight is everything and an internal boss or sleeves increase complexity and weight. Shop manual and illustrated parts breakdown essentials. The young one ain’t afraid of getting into anything though, just is motivated!
I'm with you 'kid' ... I said, "There is no snap ring, keep going" AND I have been around the block a few more times than you have. That's one of the reasons I watch your channel. I'm still getting this stuff figured out with your help.
Everyone: This bearing is fine, spins freely
Andrew: Let's hit it with a hammer
I like your calm demeanor and just tackling each problem as they arise. I know what it is to be self employed and have equipment break in middle of jobs. To be able to attempt and succeed at fixing your machines is something you should be proud of. Ignore the people who give hindsight criticism after you have already done the job
you are a hard worker and I enjoy your videos, and those bearings will probably last a long time... but not as long as they would have lasted if you hadn't hammered on the inside race putting them back in the sheave. pressure should only ever be applied to the outer race (if that's the one that fits in the housing) or the inner race (if that's the one that rides on the shaft). pressure should never be applied across the bearing components while the bearing is stationary.
Like the other keyboard commandos here, I spotted the errors in your bearing removal and installation techniques. More importantly, I was impressed as always by your grace under pressure and ability to overcome obstacles and get the job done. Kudos to you, and thanks for sharing.
Am I the only one impressed how smooth he poured that gravel.
I had a friend just like Andrew who was very mechanically inclined but this guy is unbelievable at his knowledge when it comes to his tenacity and not giving up on a project. I myself have just started work on my own car when the Mercedes dealer to me it would be around 7oo.oo dollars for a tune-up on a 19year old car. This guy has thought me so much since I started watching him 6 months ago.
$19 bearings as opposed to $175+ assembly. The math is irrefutable good job. BTW... Lots of mechanics and machinists miss internal clips or or screws. Best to pull up a schematic or diagram.
I used to live in the Hudson Valley. I like your videos. Makes me miss New York a bit.
Yeah me too, I visited this fall, love the scenery at the end, Love your video's Andew.
When that bearing sparked out of the housing I just knew something got damaged. Must be a testament to how darn tough those things are.
Camarata Property Maintenance & Mechanic Service!! Dang, man. Is there anything you don't work on?
Iv'e always thought new was better. Andrew is changing my mind.
I've never seen a snap ring like that either.
Andrew you are the the most resourceful dude i have ever seen
im 50 and i wish i was 1/2 that good man
keep it up
Of course you gotta take the fan off OTHERWISE it would be easy.
What's that old line...Experience is the best teacher? Well done Andrew. Once again, you taught me something new. Thanks for taking the time to make a video, while making a repair, while trying to make a living and doing it as if its just another day at the office.
Rocking the Twisted Sister!
Admirable you got the job done for only 40 bucks .not how to fit bearings right but it's done and working . u got back to work that's how it should be done . Love the chanle keep up the great work
Another hold my beer, i got this, moment brought to you by Andrew, absolutely love it, keep these vids coming.
Great job Andrew, good ol Yankee ingenuity and trial and error makes for a good video. If I ever know anyone with a Ford truck like yours and their fan housing bearings go bad...……..lol.
Knowing myself, I would've wire wheeled the pulley and bracket, and layed some blacm paint on it to complete the job haha but than again.. I paint everything I'm not normal lol
I would have done the same.
I have worked on trucks and cars all my life 64yo started 9yo ,never saw an internal snap ring set up like that ,then again its a ford !!!! your doing a great job Andrew !, ps use anti seize on threads on puller threads when u use impact gun
**All mechanics** goof up. At the end of the day, he's got a running truck again for $40+ change ... and a fair bit of elbow grease. This man is making a good go of life!
He didn't "goof up". He used several incorrect procedures.
@@panon5292 do it better then
@@pyry1738 I do. That's why I commented.
@@panon5292 do some tutorials how to use correct procedures, which lead to the exact same outcome.
@@pyry1738 The outcome is not the issue dumbass. You're like a contractor that does shoddy not-to-code work, but it works in the end.
"It's not wrong if it works" is a wildly inaccurate statement.
Nice job Andrew, Ive been a mechanic for 30 years and your 100% right, I never saw a bearing set with a snap ring in the middle like that, Leave it to FORD to come up with some sort of crazy shit ! LoL