caged needles for gearbox shafts

Jerome Yuzyk (jerome(at)supernet.ab.ca)
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:31:33 -0700


While restoring my (part-synchro) gearbox, it was suggested that I search for caged bearings to replace the 3x27 needle bearings used on the shafts, for reassembly convenience and better future operation. I got them measured, and then went out on the 'Net to find some (none available in Canada). I found some made by INA, via Erie Bearing, available in California for US$6.24 each, minimum 10, plus shipping. I only need three, so I'd like to know:

1. Am I nuts in making this swap? Would less-than-27 needles in a cage perform better (reassembly convenience is secondary)?

2. If No to #1, anyone want to join me?

BTW, the replacement number (or specs) are K19x23x17 in case anyone out there can look something up.

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