>While restoring my (part-synchro) gearbox, it was suggested that I
>search for caged bearings to replace the 3x27 needle bearings used on
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>1. Am I nuts in making this swap? Would less-than-27 needles in a cage
> perform better (reassembly convenience is secondary)?
I wouldnt say nuts, but the standard bearings are easy enough to install, and is a good design. Anything else is just risky.
Would you risk gutting an OD mainshaft for ease of replacement?
IMO
Jarrid Gross