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Ken/Alabama · 06-10-2019, 08:15 PM

I use only Timken bearings and cups. I've had some big problems with cheap bearings. The carrier bearings should have a stiff drag on them,no side to side movement. A .010 gasket on each side of the banjo will get you in the ball park. On the pinion using new bearings and double cup I tighten the preload so that when I clamp the pinion in the vise and spin the banjo with both hands it will make only one turn.

06-10-2019, 08:15 PM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,261	Re: Help with banjo rear I use only Timken bearings and cups. I've had some big problems with cheap bearings. The carrier bearings should have a stiff drag on them,no side to side movement. A .010 gasket on each side of the banjo will get you in the ball park. On the pinion using new bearings and double cup I tighten the preload so that when I clamp the pinion in the vise and spin the banjo with both hands it will make only one turn.