[Spridgets] Sticky bearing

an5.sprite at gmail.com an5.sprite at gmail.com
Wed Sep 22 13:52:58 MDT 2010


Did you take apart the differential or cleaned the bearings while in the housing? When you say stick, is it like dried grease so spins but slow of does it stop and ratchet?

Steve
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From: Michael Rowe
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Subject: [Spridgets] Sticky bearing
Sent: Sep 22, 2010 1:02 PM

What is the meaning of a well-oiled bearing that always sticks at rest, but once moving turns freely?

I have just taken out two differentials.  Both were turning freely when I took them out; I flushed with kerosene, then degreaser; and re-oiled with engine oil.  Both seized completely when dry before re-oiling.  One freed up completely when oiled, and the other remains sticky at rest.

Michael Rowe
'74 Bugeyed Midget
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