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Re: [TowerTalk] Yaesu GS-065 thrust bearing

To: Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Yaesu GS-065 thrust bearing
From: Charles Gallo <charlie@thegallos.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 10:20:20 -0400
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Ceramic balls have an issue, they really really don't like jarring loads. Their 
failure mode is to break, vs rust

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73 de KG2V
Charlie

> On Jun 2, 2014, at 10:00 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Does anybody know what size balls are in the Yaesu GS-065 thrust bearing? My 
> cheap caliper isn't precise enough. Looks like 3/8". They're rusted and 
> bumpy. 
> 
> Has anyone had experience with ceramic balls?
> 
> The grease is so hard I'm having to soak it off so I can see the races. If 
> they're crafted, I'll just replace the whole thing.
> 
> 73, Mike NF4L
> 
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