In a message dated 8/25/2007 11:34:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
> The TB bearings have plenty of slop which can give a false feeling. Used
ones often are well and unevenly grooved in the race; many years ago there
were discussions on lubricating them before installing.
And in the case of the Rohn ones, that would be totally wrong. Open race
bearings like those with grease in them will just attract grit and dirt
which will accelerate their wear and failure.
Another old wive's tale.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
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