Belt replacement
Cargo Master
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Don't be surprised if the Timken bearings say CHINA,..... SKF, Bower BCA, National, etc. big names in the bearing industry but most are from...you know where
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I'm definitely going to source some because now that I bought that kit, I'll either re-lube the old bearings on the original idlers, found a video on how to do it after i started to research the bearings, after I check them, or buy a new set, then I'll have an extra set to swap out.. Thanks.
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Cargo Master
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Relubing the old bearings is bad.....you'll think you did them a favor but the mileage and wear is already there. Look at it as buying new shoes and re-using your old laces, it will work (for a bit) but will need to be replaced.
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Along the same lines, I cringe when I see videos of people popping the seals off brand new bearings and adding more grease in order to make them better somehow. Just another way to ruin a good product. The right amount of grease is already in there.
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Video was ... interesting concept, and creepy (narrating voice). Thanks for sharing, but will likely just press for "new" parts when ready - have the belt and prepping to do soon as PM, @ 75k and 7 yrs old OEM original.
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