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04-20-2010, 11:56 PM

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RE: Tower .75 front bearing replacement advice?

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ORIGINAL: MOTORMAN37

...I pulled one seal off and will run it like the original. I prefer to have engine oil lube it (more lubrication)...

David,

By doing that; in contrary to what Paul subscribed, you have in effect 'downgraded' the front bearing's performance and longevity.

Sealed bearings do leak-out some of their grease, but even a small amount of bearing grease will go a long way; and provide much better lubrication for the bearing, than would the rather marginal methanol-oil spray from the engine.

I believe you have erred in unsealing it.

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