[TowerTalk] Yaesu GS-065 thrust bearing

[Charles Gallo]

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 at comcast.net> wrote:
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> 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. 
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> Has anyone had experience with ceramic balls?
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> 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.
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> 73, Mike NF4L
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