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May 26, 2024 | 08:31 PM

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jimzpsd

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Originally Posted by Overkill2

It reads 6303GSA-P

I'll be looking into this... THANKS.

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

May 27, 2024 | 09:49 AM

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Overkill2

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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

Yeah I know...

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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May 27, 2024 | 12:30 PM

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jimzpsd

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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.

May 27, 2024 | 02:00 PM

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Haha yep right on...

May 28, 2024 | 08:03 AM

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Sport45

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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.

May 28, 2024 | 09:27 AM

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I'll post up the video where a guy re-oils sealed bearings without popping off the seals... uses a vacuum pump.

Jun 9, 2024 | 02:11 PM

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SDER1

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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.