Does anyone know the total bearings (or each end) there are in the pinion assembly? ???
24??
None..
Only a pinion bushing.
I think if you make the mistake of taking that bearing carrier apart, you may have many little bearings on the loose, I wouldn't recommend it.
I was totally wrong! It has the 2 bearings that come apart like found in the everol reels,
Interesting. I too thought they had bushings.
308/309, 408/409, & 508 have bearing pinion assemblies.
All 300's have bushings.
Except for the 300C —- it has bearings.
The dark blue high speed 410/411 & 440/441 have bearings.
If you want a count of the bearings in the 308/408 because you lost some, or are trying to put the assembly back together —- I can count them for you —- or send you another assembly.
Oftentimes, after putting these bearing assemblies back together —- they do not run as smooth even with proper cleaning and lubrication (synthetic oil). I think this is because the bearings get broken in a certain way over time —- and if not the same exact position —- they are a little rough.
I generally do not ever take these apart on purpose —- just lacquer thinner and the ultrasonic cleaner —- dry and lube.
If that isn't smooth enough for me —- I install a new bearing assembly.
Best, Fred
The 306/406 has bushings
Take that bearing carriage apart and a couple of dozen little bearings will come tumbling out! ..ask me how I know
I've had to take 2 pinion gears off a 308, there are 34, 17 each top and bottom. I had a heck of a time getting all of them in the 1st time. I found a small flat magnetized screw driver works well!! Made a note to self, open it over a white towel.
Quote from: DON3099 on December 11, 2022, 02:04:34 PMI've had to take 2 pinion gears off a 308, there are 34, 17 each top and bottom. I had a heck of a time getting all of them in the 1st time. I found a small flat magnetized screw driver works well!! Made a note to self, open it over a white towel.
Better yet, don't open it at all. ;D
After my Dad taught me to use a few tools/techniques, I'd disassemble any thing I could as a kid. Wrecked some stuff fer-shur, but they were great learning experiences.
Fred, any opinion on the 300's with roller bearings(300C)?