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      06-23-2013, 11:57 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by e92zero View Post
I know VAC has a coated bearing package for sale but BMRLVR has pointed out that probably not gonna help.
The extra coating will add extra thickness and reduce clearance even farther.

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Since VAC is already having the bearings coated, wouldn't it be possible for them to machine down the bearings first before coating it? Or this is not possible at all and I am way out in wishful thinking land?
It's probably wishful thinking. Bearings aren't perfectly round to begin with, and the bearing surface is only a few thou' thick. Machining the bearings isn't really possible.

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Originally Posted by kawasaki00 View Post
The easy fix would be to get a standard shell and a -.0005 or -.001 shell and that would increase clearance without having to machine anything. The BIG question is do they even make undersize bearings for our engine.
The back of the bearing can also be sanded to increase size but have to be sure you have enough crush.
Nope, only one size bearings; no undersize bearings available. I checked both M3 and M5 motors; same thing.
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