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bearing failure - (warning - 206kB pic) 200

"I guess it wasn't about to seize, just had lots of loose particles (formerly known as "rollers"!) in it."

Yes, Rob, it was nasty enough I thought I could hear it getting worse on a short diagnostic test drive. I thought I'd feel some heat or see some smoke, but it was cool, and the grease was still fairly thick. The rollers are still identifiable as such, perhaps, depending on the qualifying definition of fit, form and function.

"Nasty. Hope I never see another one!"

OK, then don't look at any reply I make in case Smitty wants to see the inner race (post above). (smile)

And thank you for looking at it in the first place!
--
Art Benstein near Baltimore






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