You should choose the Bearing Buddy bra that will fit your model bearing buddy. The model numbers that these bras fit are listed on the product page. If you do not know the model of your Bearing Buddy, then you can measure the bore hole diameter on your hub with a precise measuring tool like a dial caliper and use that measurement to determine Step 3: Determine the required viscosity index value of the base oil in the bearing grease. The viscosity index value of the base oil in the bearing grease indicates how well the oil will function at certain temperatures, speed and load conditions. The higher the value, the thicker the grease. The lower the value, the thinner the grease. Jun 19, 2017 · These help narrow down the bearing selecting process. To the left is just an example of a chart used as a selection guide in application engineering. On the left-hand side here you have different bearing types: ball bearings, double ball bearings, roller bearings, self-laying bearings. On the top there are different types of performance May 27, 2021 · Put the gearshift in Neutral if you have an automatic transmission, or take your manual transmission out of gear. Rotate the wheel. Listen for any unusual noise and feel for any roughness as it rotates, which may indicate that the bearing is damaged and needs to be replaced. Shift back into Park (for an automatic transmission) or gear (for a Mar 5, 2016 · Kyle SealMemberfrom Virginia. I've been building a stock 350 small block and am trying to find my main bearing sizes and am hitting some issues. I mic'd the crank, and came up with an overall average (crank journal 1-5) of: 2.4377". To my understanding, the main bore size is 2.6410". Dec 21, 2018 · The commonly accepted rule that most crankshaft manufacturers prefer for street and performance engines is 0.0010-inch for every 1-inch of journal diameter. So for a 2.45-inch small-block main journal, the bearing clearance would be 0.0024-inch. For a smaller 2.100-inch rod journal, the accepted clearance would be 0.0021-inch. Jan 16, 2022 · Step 4: Cleaning Spacer Ring Grooves. Clean out any dirt or debris from the inside of the wheel’s spacers. By removing this, you allow room for the new bearings. Otherwise, they will get stuck when applying pressure around the edges of wheels (this can be done by dropping a few drops of thin lube in each section). Jul 7, 2022 · Boat trailer bearing kit with the proper size bearings, races, and a double lip grease seal. Note: Bearing kits are usually one of five sizes: 3/4″, 1″, 1-3/8″, 1-1/4″, 11/16″ . If unsure, each bearing and race has a stamped part number. To find the correct size Bearing Buddy for your log splitter, you need to measure your hub bore diameter. I have attached a photo to show you where to take this measurement. A digital caliper like # PTW80157, will provide the most accurate measurement. Bearing protectors like # BB1980A, take the place of a regular grease cap. Nov 1, 2015 · Every bearing you find through our online store has this number to enable correct replacement, which is important to eliminate bearing failure. All you have to do is look on the back of your machine to find the correct model number. You can find bearing and seal kits for brands like Electrolux, Frigidaire, and Westinghouse, as just a few. cwsPLvY.