rimcanyon
Diamond
- Joined
- Sep 28, 2002
- Location
- Salinas, CA USA
In my experience, the cross slide thrust bearings are often missing balls. They are easily repaired - they take 3/32" balls, which are readily available. Monarch used standard inch dimensions for almost everything, bearings included. Yes you can buy new ones (INA FT-100), but repairing the old ones is often warranted if the flat washers are in good shape or have an unused side and if you're a cheapskate like me.