is this common?

[rubberneck]

i smoked both bearings in clutch bell the other day. is this a commom issue or am i just a lucky one? i have about 1 1/2 gallon through my savage x 4.6. my brother has about same through his with no problem other than oneway. (which i replaced at 3/4 gallon.)

 

[MudSlinger33]

I have had it happen once. It isn't a common problem, but all bearings will eventually fail. Make sure it is shimmed correctly.

 

[alien13]

i smoked both bearings in clutch bell the other day. is this a commom issue or am i just a lucky one? i have about 1 1/2 gallon through my savage x 4.6. my brother has about same through his with no problem other than oneway. (which i replaced at 3/4 gallon.)

I've had it happen, buy one or two extra sets. You may never need them, but it's better to have them on hand if you do.

 

[battyone]

I've had my savage long enough to put a gallon through it and done CB bearings as well. They are the hardest working bearings outside of the engine so get yourself a few spares....

 

[rubberneck]

I have had it happen once. It isn't a common problem, but all bearings will eventually fail. Make sure it is shimmed correctly.

how do i know how it should be shimmed? does it say in book?

 

[Racer 1966]

You should have a little side play when assembled. No play will cause friction and overheat the bearing making it fail prematurely.

 

[rubberneck]

You should have a little side play when assembled. No play will cause friction and overheat the bearing making it fail prematurely.

k thanks. i got it installed with just a little play. it's working great thanks guys.