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      01-11-2019, 11:22 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Dave07997S View Post
Those are not close to giving up the ghost. There is some wear and I am aware that they are the later Al. bearings, but those really aren't that bad in the scheme of things.

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I agree. Those bearings looks great.
36k on those things... and you think they look great?

i'm no expert on rod bearings, but i theorize part of the problem comes from the bearings becoming smooth and no longer getting proper lubrication. i observed tiny oil ridges on my bearings (2011.5 with the tin/aluminum bearings). i suspect these tiny ridges carry oil. once these things get polished to the point of not carrying oil and making actual contact, they can only go so long before its done.
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