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Old 05-03-2020, 09:37 PM
Rex B Rex B is offline
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Originally Posted by Mike McKown View Post
I use the double sealed 3206 Oak mentioned in post #10 Buy in bulk. I've replaced a number of idler pulley bearings on the 48" and 54" decks with those bearings.

I believe water is a bigger enemy to those bearings than dirt. Just my opinion.
I wish I had a photo of that bearing. It's smaller than a 203 or or 202, and the center race is extended both sides about 1/4".

I agree on the water. Biggest issue with this bearing is rust. That concave pulley surface holds water on top of it plenty long enough to seep past the seals.
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