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Fredryck T. Macko
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Username: Ftmacko
Post Number: 31
Registered: 04-2005
Posted From: 216.45.130.116
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 12:21 pm: | 
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I blew my bearings out by overgreasing. I saw water being squeezed out at each pump of the grease, so I continued with soft pumps until the water stopped. The next time out I nearly drowned my machine because of catastrophic failure of bearing seals. Anyway, it's probably safe to assume I'm going to have to replace all six outer bearings. Can anyone tell me some about the specs, common terminology, quality brands, etc., so that I can shop these parts. I realize many of you are dealers but I also realize that I can probably buy these bearings at half the price of some of the figures I've heard touted about this site. I would appreciate any help I can get...Thanks..Todd |
Jerry R. Nuss
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 78
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 71.244.171.149
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 01:38 pm: |
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I use these type and I'm very happy with them.
www.us.nsk.com/images/e1234catalog.pdf
I actually have IPTCI UC 206 20 L3 for the outer bearings. For the inner bearings I got some from Fred Sain. He has them for a good fair price. |
Fredryck T. Macko
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Username: Ftmacko
Post Number: 32
Registered: 04-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 09:23 am: |
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Thanks Jerry. That sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. |
Fredryck T. Macko
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Post Number: 33
Registered: 04-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 11:18 am: |
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Just realized you were talking about an Argo. I'm pulling the bearings and taking them to a guy here in town. Once I get "educated", I'll post what I find and for how much for other folks with Max's. |
Jerry R. Nuss
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 79
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 71.244.173.241
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 04:39 pm: |
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There shouldn't be a difference if you have 1.25" axles. |
Fredryck T. Macko
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Username: Ftmacko
Post Number: 34
Registered: 04-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 09:59 pm: |
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Certainly stands to reason as far as inside diameter of the bearing goes but I don't know enough about either of the machines to say about outside diameter and thickness/width. I've just come inside from fooling with it and I'm having heck getting the Allen Head Set Screws loose from the chain sprockets. Neither penetrating oil nor a limited torque impact drive have helped a bit. I just finished heating them up with a micro torch trying to loosen up what I imagine is Locktite. Any ideas beyond what I've already tried...Thanks..Todd |
Jerry R. Nuss
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 80
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 70.106.195.53
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 11:50 pm: |
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Some people have luck with hitting them with a punch to shock them. Heating with a torch. Drilling them out with progressively larger drill bits. Soaking them with PB Blaster overnight. |
david berger
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Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 155
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 172.146.131.175
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 09:09 am: |
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yes it is the genaral consences that the factory uses a quart of the red locktight on each machine,
some set scres may be standerd and some mectrik, and some still are hardend also, so when it comes down to drilling them your in for a real unforgetable time, tim schotanus had this happen to him and he went threw a few whole sets of fancy drill bit's, since this time he has replaced the set screws with real hex head bolts!
if you have to hack up a sproket hub don't worry you can turn the hub a few * and drill and tap a small hole just like oridganale one was, same if you fuge up the axel a little. |
Jerry R. Nuss
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 81
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 70.106.195.53
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 11:08 am: |
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When I drill them I use carbide bits and drill at a slow speed and frequently spray with wd40 to keep the temp down. I've tried easy outs too but they have not worked. |
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