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Throw-out bearing failures

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Throw-out bearing failures
From: Petearales@aol.com
Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 22:01:00 EDT
Randall Young wrote:
<I just came across an interesting comment, part of SKF's Bearing maintenance
and replacement guide :
"Bearings with shields ... should however not be stored for more than two
years prior to use ... Such bearings are "lubricated-for-life" but the
grease will age and become too stiff if kept too long."

I wonder if this explains the apparent rash of TOB failures.  It certainly
never occurred to me that they might have a limited shelf life.>

I believe they are referring to double sealed roller bearings not TOB's.
However, having said that, it is entirely possible that a pre-greased bearing
could age to the point that the grease dries out and must be replaced.
  Good call Randall!

Peter Arakelian
''71 TR6 - Daily Driver

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