50 rear end bearing lock ring :heated or pressed

[DBDB]

As said i have the axle out and i am looking around to get the new bearing and lock ring .As soon as i have the parts I will break the lock ring to get it of and remove the bearing .putting the new bearing  on is no problem but the lock ring : Is that pressed upon the axle or heated to expand a little and then mounted on the axle and it locks when it cools down .Who knows ?? thanks if you can help me out

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

It all depends on the construction of the locking ring.

The ones that need to be pressed on will almost always have a note within, or wrapped around the ring stating that it is not to be heated.

Bruce.

[Roger Zimmermann]

There is usually no note with the bearing and ring. When I let replace the axle bearing from my 56 Cad at the GM school about 30 years ago, the instructor heated the ring on a cooking plate to facilitate its installation. It was however necessary to finish the installation with a press.  As your 1950 bearing is identical, you may do the same...