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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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rotor bearing condition? with pics

I was just curious if the marks on these bearings warant replacement.

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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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How many miles are on them? Bearings are so cheap, I'd probably replace them, esp in a boost application that sees track time (based on your sig).
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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We don't know... I am building it for a friend that is on a deadline. I am leaning towards geting them replaced. Does any one know if a local dealer can press them in?

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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Those scratches that go across the bearings (sideways angle) were not caused by wear, but by human handling. But I do see scratches that seemd to be caused by contaminated oil.

For bearing replacement in rotors or stat gears:

http://www.rotorsportsracing.com/

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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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Thanks Chuck.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Look for exposed copper on the edges.... In the third pic, it looks like some is showing. It would never hurt to replace them either way.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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Its hard to tell how deep the scratches are from the pics, but I don't like how those bearings look. Copper showing is definately a bad sign. If it was my motor I'd replace them.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 03:37 AM
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You quite often get copper showing on the puzzle joint in the bearings, thats normal.

However, i would personally replace those bearings. There is some nasty pitting and scratching on them
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Thanks for all the input, we are going to replace them.

Thank you,
Kevin
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