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Old 04-22-2015, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 782Smoker View Post
That makes sense! I think I am going to run a 4.5 inch pulley just for the safety and longevity of the bearings. I hate to have to put bearings in every few years.
The bearings of the taper roller style don't wear out so much from speed or the lack of it, but more from
lack of lube/power washing/string/wire wound around the lower spindle cutting out the seals.
When replacing a seal I find it is advisable to install the upper seal with lip facing out/up so when greasing them with a grease gun, you don't force the seal out of it's housing, ruining them.
The grease will just expel around the upper seal.
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