Either way should work. The purpose is to get the felt well oiled.
The hot oil treatment does it faster because the oil flows more
readily. If you've got the time, overnight works just as well and
doesn't smell as bad.
Donald.
> Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 09:04:21 -0600
> From: radams@ArkansasUSA.com (RANDALL ADAMS)
>
>
> When putting in a new set of bearings, what is the proper way to prepare the
> felt grease seal? Some have said to soak it over night and others say to
> simmer it in hot oil for a few hours. Any clues or advise for others on
> the list? I'm not doing this at the present but I do know that if it's
> overlooked you'll be putting in some new bearings again....The felt seal, if
> not properly prepared will compact.
> --
> Randall Adams
> British Iron of NW Arkansas
> '60 TR3A TS69690 (Myrtle)
> '60 TR3A TS72490 (Titanic)
>
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