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old31 · 01-13-2018, 12:13 PM

Torque tube bearing old versus new?

I have a original bearing that looks very good. Would you use this one and not take the chance and just put a new one in?.

wrndln · 01-13-2018, 12:47 PM

I would use the old bearing if it looks good like you indicated. Some new bearing aren't as good as the older bearings - especially foreign made bearing i.e. China. If the old bearing was lubed well, it should be fine.
Rusty Nelson

JDupuis · 01-13-2018, 01:04 PM

X2. Jeff

old31 · 01-15-2018, 11:20 AM

I forgot to send the pic.

Is this indeed an original bearing?

wrndln · 01-15-2018, 11:45 AM

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It looks like it is an original bearing, but without having it in my hand, it is just an educated guess. I don't think new bearing have the spiral cut rollers on them. You need to make sure there is no galling on the rollers. Also make sure the roller pins are in decent condition. If so, I would use it. I have an original bearing like this and I plan to use it on my 29 phaeton as I assemble the drivetrain. I don't think these bearings tend to wear a lot as there is usually plenty of lubricant around them.
Rusty Nelson

01-13-2018, 12:13 PM	#1
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,096	Torque tube bearing old versus new? Torque tube bearing old versus new? I have a original bearing that looks very good. Would you use this one and not take the chance and just put a new one in?.

01-13-2018, 12:47 PM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Torque tube bearing old versus new? I would use the old bearing if it looks good like you indicated. Some new bearing aren't as good as the older bearings - especially foreign made bearing i.e. China. If the old bearing was lubed well, it should be fine. Rusty Nelson

01-13-2018, 01:04 PM	#3
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: Torque tube bearing old versus new? X2. Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

01-15-2018, 11:45 AM	#5
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Torque tube bearing old versus new? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It looks like it is an original bearing, but without having it in my hand, it is just an educated guess. I don't think new bearing have the spiral cut rollers on them. You need to make sure there is no galling on the rollers. Also make sure the roller pins are in decent condition. If so, I would use it. I have an original bearing like this and I plan to use it on my 29 phaeton as I assemble the drivetrain. I don't think these bearings tend to wear a lot as there is usually plenty of lubricant around them. Rusty Nelson