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Rustynutz52 · 11-13-2013, 05:47 PM

Took my generator apart and cleaned it up as it was full of grease and dust. Front bearing

Rustynutz52 · 11-13-2013, 05:49 PM

Was smooth and clean, what type of grease should I work into it as i now has none after cleaning. Thanks

ford3 · 11-13-2013, 05:52 PM

short fiber front wheel bearing grease if you can find it, its heavy enough to stay in the bearing but not so heavy that it gets flung against the outer bearng shell and wont come back to the bearing

rotorwrench · 11-13-2013, 06:12 PM

The modern synthetic rotating bearing greases are very good stuff now days. They last about 50% longer than the old OEM recommendations.

Terry,OH · 11-14-2013, 06:39 AM

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What year generator? 32-36 are oiled. So it must be later. Forget the packing of an old bearing and purchase a new double rubber shield bearing, no packing and no dirt or water gets inside. No need for felt seals, but you do have to use the washers for spacing. Charlie Schwindler NY has a sealed replacement for the 32-36 bearing, it has more load capacity than the originals and never oil.

11-13-2013, 05:47 PM	#1
Rustynutz52 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lake Wylie South Carolina Posts: 76	Generator front bearing re-pack? Took my generator apart and cleaned it up as it was full of grease and dust. Front bearing

11-13-2013, 05:49 PM	#2
Rustynutz52 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lake Wylie South Carolina Posts: 76	Re: Generator front bearing re-pack? Was smooth and clean, what type of grease should I work into it as i now has none after cleaning. Thanks

11-13-2013, 05:52 PM	#3
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: Generator front bearing re-pack? short fiber front wheel bearing grease if you can find it, its heavy enough to stay in the bearing but not so heavy that it gets flung against the outer bearng shell and wont come back to the bearing

11-13-2013, 06:12 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: Generator front bearing re-pack? The modern synthetic rotating bearing greases are very good stuff now days. They last about 50% longer than the old OEM recommendations.

11-14-2013, 06:39 AM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,743	Re: Generator front bearing re-pack? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What year generator? 32-36 are oiled. So it must be later. Forget the packing of an old bearing and purchase a new double rubber shield bearing, no packing and no dirt or water gets inside. No need for felt seals, but you do have to use the washers for spacing. Charlie Schwindler NY has a sealed replacement for the 32-36 bearing, it has more load capacity than the originals and never oil.