OS 140RX Rear bearing

[Jerry Budd]

>I was wondering if when changing the rear bearing on my 140rx if I 
>should leave the seals in the new bearing or take them out.

I would take the seals out, and flush all the grease out with brake 
parts cleaner, gasoline, kerosene, etc.

>  also I was wondering at what point do you decide to change the 
>bearing. the bearing in my engine seems to be very smooth but is 
>starting to sound louder than it used to.


Now would be a good time, the loudness is a good first clue.  The 
recent onset of an erratic idle is also a symptom.  Roughness usually 
becomes noticable later on (by then you are running on borrowed time).

BTW - I have rear bearings in stock for both the OS140 (stainless 
steel) and the Webra 145 (regular).

Jerry

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