Jim Cathey wrote:
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> Check carefully the big center rocker bearing. For whatever reason,
> ball bearings that rock rather than spin don't seem to last too long.
Fretting? Depends on how far they rock.
Train rides used to cause fretting in wheel bearings before the new cars
got to the dealers
sharp vibration and the belt was visibliy jumping. Any advice or
guidance will be appreciated.
Check carefully the big center rocker bearing. For whatever reason,
ball bearings that rock rather than spin don't seem to last too long.
-- Jim
Ok so, checking the oil in the wifes oil in the SDL and low and behold
the top bolt for the belt tensioner shock is missing and so is the top
bushing and the threads in the head too. I figure I can helicoil the
threads, but what is the list wisdom on OEM, OE or after market for
the shock and idler