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Old 01-14-2018, 07:08 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by jrgill View Post
Reading through an article on IMS bearing replacement on the PCA website Technical Area, one person wrote about the use of a cylindrical bearing vs the ball bearing replacement. He mentioned one product in particular called the European Parts Solution IMS Bearing Upgrade Kit. Has anyone heard anything about this product as a viable option? The cylindrical bearing format appears to provide greater inner bearing surface area. I believe this manufacturer also offers a direct oil feed version.
Roller bearings do not provide any greater load carrying capabilities than ball bearings.
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