desmodromic
Plastic
- Joined
- Dec 29, 2005
- Location
- New Canaan CT
Ok with everybody's help on this forum I managed to take the spindle out of my machine. Low and behold I would say that the original babbitt bearings are still in place and in good condition. The bronze chips that I found in the oil inspection ports must have been from a turning. One question though, I would like to drive the bearing out of the housing so I can thoroughly clean the reservoirs, front and rear. Any risk of breaking the bearings by doing so? Tight fit? I'm thinking of using a lump hammer and a block of wood that is the same diameter. The whole affair makes a lot more sense once you see it. Thanks again for everyones advise!!