Cleaning bearings before packing

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Nov 22, 2008 | 10:06 AM

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grafekie

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From: Simpsonville, KY

What do you mean Steina?

Nov 22, 2008 | 12:45 PM

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rbaker6336

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From: Blairsville,Ga

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Originally Posted by Ford_Six

I have had bad luck using paint thinner, that was all I had available on the side of the road. Had a brake come apart and lock, and managed to drop the bearing in the dirt taking the hub off. Washed it with paint thinner in the dog's water dish, the dog was not happy.

was your bad luck just dog being pi$$ed or something else
I'm sure my dog would be a bit mad if I used his bowl to wash parts in

Nov 22, 2008 | 01:44 PM

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MisterCMK

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From: Blue Hill Township

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Originally Posted by grafekie

What do you mean Steina?

Don't spin the cage/rollers with the air when you are drying off the bearings. It is fine to use air to dry bearings, but don't let them spin away.

Nov 22, 2008 | 02:47 PM

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Steina

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From: Lake Havasu City AZ

The cage is pretty flimsy and can come apart (along with the rollers) if it's spun at high rpm without being supported by the race. At the very least, you'll probably score the polished surfaces 'cause they're dry.

Steve