Typically consumer tapered roller bearings are sold as a "set" with the bearing (inner race, rollers, and cage) and race together. In a manufacturing setting you can get them supplied as separate components. Worked for a company right out of college and part of training was working in the shop for a week. Tapered bearings were in a bin next to them was the races. When the bin ran out, grabbed another stack from the main supply and unwrapped them dropping them into the bin. Grease was applied with a brush (all low speed non critical applications) to the bearing liberally and the race.
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Originally posted by Jlawles2 View PostTypically consumer tapered roller bearings are sold as a "set" with the bearing (inner race, rollers, and cage) and race together. In a manufacturing setting you can get them supplied as separate components. Worked for a company right out of college and part of training was working in the shop for a week. Tapered bearings were in a bin next to them was the races. When the bin ran out, grabbed another stack from the main supply and unwrapped them dropping them into the bin. Grease was applied with a brush (all low speed non critical applications) to the bearing liberally and the race.
I totally agree on replacing the race every time the bearing is replaced. It's just good, cheap practice.
I've got Timken bearings in my trailer, but like I stated in another thread, I'm not so sure that even the Chinese bearings, if well maintained, are going to be fine in most cases. I bet most bearing failures are due to lack of maintenance or incorrect maintenance, not the bearing itself. I'm sure others will disagree.2020 Reflection 273MK
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Originally posted by Lonestar View Post
Like Brian said in the above post, I bet a true matched set would cost a bundle.
I don't even know where a matched set is called for...turbocharger bearings?
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Lonestar What I mean is: when you order or go to the store and get a bearing typically you will get both the race and the bearing (consumer set). In MFG because the race can get installed long before the part reaches the point where the bearing is mated to it, they are supplied separately (makes it easier to keep up with the pieces) as a set would need to be separated and the bearings moved down the line to the assembly point.Joseph
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This bearing matching topic always runs off into the weeds. When folks state "matching" they are not referring to a custom lapped bearing and race. Its common knowledge that you cannot add a bearing to a race from another maker or even if the race is used and the bearing is new since manufacturing methods can change over time and wear patterns must be considered. So the bearing must be purchased with a matching bearing race which means they were manufactured to be ran together and nothing more.
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Read through this thread while having coffee this morning - looks like a great outcome with lots of solid feedback & advice!
Agree on the "Matched" set reference to the bearings & race going into the weeds more often than not - maybe we should refer to them as a "Paired" set?Chris
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Originally posted by MidwestCamper View PostThis bearing matching topic always runs off into the weeds.
Jim
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Originally posted by Scott'n'Wendy View PostNever as good as 'what oil should I use in my truck.....'Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
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Here we go. LOL. If a powetrain was developed and ran for thousands of hours under every perceivable condition, there is really one choice. The manufacturers oil and filter. If this is not possible, the API certification and SAE ratings should at a minimum be followed. This was an easy one.
Now lets move to tires.
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Oil, Tires, Grease, you name it and you just as soon be discussing Politics or Religion.
I run the oils I run because I have seen what the inside of an engine looks like with 130K on it with 30K break-in oil. It's my choice, end of discussion.
Hopefully the dealer and the OP have a great understanding as to what / why and the resolution moving forward.Joseph
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