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Old 06-09-2014, 01:18 AM   #5
49r
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Default Re: 8ba fan assembly bearing broken

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Originally Posted by FordCustom View Post
It seems like a resourceful inventor could build a sealed cartridge bearing system that could fit entirely inside the ample hub housing. all you would need is a machined shaft, a couple of bearings, and a tube running through the middle of the hub to press the outer bearing diameter into.

It could look 100% stock on the outside, which is the best part. The bearings could also hold up for a very long time, given the low mileage a lot of our vehicles see.
I have one on my F1 that I have had for many years - can't remember the supplier. No maintainance or wear - great!
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