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Old 09-11-2014, 02:19 PM   #118
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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 super flat View Post
Split bearings are NOT NORMAL the tolerances were wrong somewhere! Gary
That is Paul's diagnosis of the bearing failure. He keeps emphasizing how critical the clearances are for floating bearings and how any extra gap can cause them to fail prematurely. That's why he's putting so much effort into measuring, truing, and sizing all bearings and surfaces.
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