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2speed · 02-28-2025, 09:52 PM

Starting my Burtz build I got 2020cp Sealed Power inserts, and started fitting them. Haven't assembled an engine in a while and half of them were as I remember, and half were like in the picture. Darker, rough powdery feel, like they're oxidized. Can I use them cleaning them up or send/toss them back?

Dan McEachern · 02-28-2025, 11:04 PM

Usually that's a sign that they may have been exposed to moisture while being stored.
Probably not worth taking a chance. Just replace them. Or return them.

nkaminar · 03-01-2025, 07:02 AM

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Send them back.

02-28-2025, 11:04 PM	#2
Dan McEachern Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 254	Re: Insert bearings Usually that's a sign that they may have been exposed to moisture while being stored. Probably not worth taking a chance. Just replace them. Or return them.

03-01-2025, 07:02 AM	#3
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