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Gelbster · 07-25-2017, 07:00 AM

KK used a Ceramic Hybrid bearing and removed both seals.That bearing is more 'expensive' than the usual $3 steel bearing, not cheaper.
Nothing wrong with the bearing spec but it failed in his engine.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/750825-different-approach-to-diy-imsb-retro-parts-and-pics.html

"As to the cautionary tale of KK, he was trying to use a cheaper bearing with inferior ratings to do the job."

07-25-2017, 07:00 AM	#47
Gelbster Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: S.California Posts: 2,027	KK used a Ceramic Hybrid bearing and removed both seals.That bearing is more 'expensive' than the usual $3 steel bearing, not cheaper. Nothing wrong with the bearing spec but it failed in his engine. https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/750825-different-approach-to-diy-imsb-retro-parts-and-pics.html "As to the cautionary tale of KK, he was trying to use a cheaper bearing with inferior ratings to do the job." Last edited by Gelbster; 07-25-2017 at 08:33 AM.