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07-18-2009, 08:28 PM
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Does this bearing look OK?
I had my steering wheel off today trouble shooting a a turn signal problem and I noticed the upper column bearing didn't look right. It appears to be missing at least one ball bearing. Is it supposed to look this way or does it need replacing?
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07-18-2009, 08:39 PM
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It's all in the timing
Join Date: May 2009
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Re: Does this bearing look OK?
To the best of my knowledge it is supposed to be missing one.Kinda like the old skateboard wheels back in the 70's.But dont take my word for it,I'd wait for someone else to chime in that knows better.
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07-18-2009, 08:54 PM
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Just Not Low Enough!
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Re: Does this bearing look OK?
shouldnt there be a seal where the ball-bearings are peeking out?
i dont know, im sure someone will chime in who hs bought a new one....
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NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd  Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 *THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK* 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem. |
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07-18-2009, 09:08 PM
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Nothing to see here.....
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Re: Does this bearing look OK?
this bearing is an open bearing with no skirt so you won't be able to readily see the balls.
your bearing looks correct to me.
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07-18-2009, 11:17 PM
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Re: Does this bearing look OK?
I had the same question when I had a column apart some years ago. I decided it was normal since it didn't come apart so they couldn't really escape.
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07-18-2009, 11:57 PM
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Re: Does this bearing look OK?
Looks just like the new one I installed several years ago...
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07-19-2009, 12:53 AM
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Just Not Low Enough!
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Re: Does this bearing look OK?
i knew someone would chime in!!!
thanks for the info fellas!
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NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 *THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK* 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem. |
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07-19-2009, 08:16 AM
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Re: Does this bearing look OK?
Thanks for the input, guys. That's what I love about this board.
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