Generally speaking, when you you guys reuse or replace the bearing cages in the HD lower end during a rebuild?
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HD bearing cages- when to replace?
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HD bearing cages- when to replace?
Dan Margolien
Yankee Chapter National Meet July 31/August 1 2020 at the TERRYVILLE Fairgounds, Terryville CT.
Www.yankeechapter.org
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Very good question, Dan!
Horribly worn cages should be pitched of course,
but most are re-used without any sudden destruction, so ignored.
It would be ideal that all used cages are re-Parkerized, for retaining lube for start-ups after sitting for extended periods.
....CottenAMCA #776
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THX Tom. I wasn't sure how well the cages are intended to locate the rollers, and sometimes I see the edges are worn away. But for the few engines I've done I've replaced and reused. doing another JD and it got me to wondering this time around cuz they were not so "horrible"......
DanDan Margolien
Yankee Chapter National Meet July 31/August 1 2020 at the TERRYVILLE Fairgounds, Terryville CT.
Www.yankeechapter.org
Pocketvalve@gmail.com
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