Re: packing front bearings, revisited

[TATERRY@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/26/2000 12:59:31 PM Central Daylight Time, 
fprecht@mail.frostburg.edu writes:

<<  the bell-shaped cavity
 surrounding the spacer between inner and outer bearings was filled with
 grease.  Is this necessary as a 'reservoir' from which grease may be
 drawn ?  If not, is this overkill ?   >>

Overkill....personally, I use sealed bearings which are pre-lubed....no more 
greasing.  Just ask your bearing guy about them.
Cheers
Terry