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Old 12-24-2019, 04:18 PM   #7
Werner
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Default Re: Pilot Bearing Question

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Originally Posted by Tom Endy View Post
... I take them to a local repair shop where they machine the nose down and press on a drill bushing of the proper size.

Tom Endy
I was advised against that. Due to the thinner turning, the nose loses strength and can break due to torsional stress.
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