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01-30-2020, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Quikturn

I’m finally getting around to getting my Saito 72 out back together so I can move onto rebuilding the 90T I picked up.

The question I have is the original main bearing has a metal shield on both sides. I have a replacement Boca bearing metal shield and rubber shielded bearings. I’m assuming it’s OK to leave the shields on since the original had it or should I remove them?

remove both shields on the rear bearing and remove the grease, oil has to get to the front to oil the cam.
I have never seen or heard of a rear bearing having a shield in any RC glow engine. there may be one out there but I have not seen it.

Jim

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