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gilitos · 10-28-2010, 10:51 AM

"What is better? Ball bearing or needle bearing?"

I recently rebuilt my pump with the needle bearing; After just a few miles I checked and it's got an unacceptable amount of radial play (maybe 0.010") and so I've got to re-do it. I'm not impressed. Anybody else had a similar experience?

Giles in Cincinnati

10-28-2010, 10:51 AM	#12
gilitos Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 224	Re: Lets talk leakless water pumps! "What is better? Ball bearing or needle bearing?" I recently rebuilt my pump with the needle bearing; After just a few miles I checked and it's got an unacceptable amount of radial play (maybe 0.010") and so I've got to re-do it. I'm not impressed. Anybody else had a similar experience? Giles in Cincinnati