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Old 13-03-13, 21:33
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Originally Posted by Private_collector View Post
these modern bearings are shielded each side, which the guys indicated would provide better protection against oil leaking past the bearings and out along the shafts.
Just out of curiosity - which is preferable, sealed or unsealed? Personally I like the idea of oil sloshing around bearings - partly for confidence in their lubrication, but also for cooling. However I imagine the seal would keep out those iron filings these gearboxes seem to generate so much of! Then again, the original bearings seem to last pretty well.
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