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Old 09-12-2014, 02:21 PM   #149
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Default Re: Tell me this noise isn't what I'm afraid it is.

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Originally Posted by Mike51Merc View Post
I agree that 50,000 miles is a decent service run, but that damage is more than just normal wear. Something let go in a big way to eat up those bearings like that.
Could have just been a defective bearing like my piston that came apart in spite of the builder's perfect assembly. Even the best mechanics can't prevent that. I don't think every mechanical failure can be blamed on human error. It just happens. That's why I've asked about recommendations for bearings.

Even though I'm going to let Paul order the parts, he seems to be open to any input I want to give him about things even though he may not act upon it. So, I'd still like to get anyone's recommendations of brands and sources for bearings so I can tell him in case he wants to check it out.

Any suggestions?
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