bearings

Started by alantani, December 07, 2008, 04:27:21 PM

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handi2

Can you measure them and tell us the size?
OCD Reel Service & Repair
Gulf Breeze, FL

alantani

send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

handi2

I use the RS rubber sealed bearings all the time. It sure makes opening much easier!

OCD Reel Service & Repair
Gulf Breeze, FL

kevin cozens

the only problem with reel bearings is that they have metal seals that can be very hard or impossible to remove.
If they had a rubber seal like a car wheel bearing you could just pop out the seal and repack with your favourite lubricant, I have done this lots of times on cars and trailers. i also check new bearings to see if they have enough grease in the beginning adding more if needed.
The best way i find to clean bearings is to soak them in lighter fluid to melt any old grease then flush them with fresh fluid. let them dry or use compressed air to remove any remaining fluid before re-oiling with your chosen oil. i only use oil on spool bearings but grease on spool bushings. on gear bearings i use grease or if fully sealed i will use thick ep90 gear oil