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Old 4th Aug 2018, 3:52 pm   #54
crackle
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Default Re: Oil for sintered bearings

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Originally Posted by wd40addict View Post
I have realised there's another dimension to this: the self aligning bearings on the Brenell flywheel shaft are doing a poor job of aligning.

Obviously if they don't line up perfectly extra side load is placed on the Shaft making oil choice a bit academic.

Does anyone have any tips for persuading elderly self aligning oilites to align?
A gentle tap on the shaft or flywheel with a padded hammer should help align bearings which rotate in a spring housing.

Mike
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