Re: [Phono-L] Home Standrd Roller bearing vs Oilite

2011-12-09 Thread Steven Medved
m: dda...@sbcglobal.net > To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Home Standrd Roller bearing vs Oilite > > I have always felt that a properly sized sleeve bearing was much quieter than > the needle type. Nickel plating the bronze bearing sounds like a good idea! > I think they

Re: [Phono-L] Home Standrd Roller bearing vs Oilite

2011-12-07 Thread David Dazer
Subject: [Phono-L] Home Standrd Roller bearing vs Oilite To: phono-l@oldcrank.org, phonol...@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 12:42 PM Hello, Back in 1984 when I replaced the pot metal bearing on my standard only the roller bearing was available and I got rid of that machine

Re: [Phono-L] Home Standrd Roller bearing vs Oilite

2011-12-07 Thread Rich
Generally a sleeve bearing is quieter but has a shorter service life and higher preventive maintenance requirements. On 12/07/2011 11:42 AM, Steven Medved wrote: Hello, Back in 1984 when I replaced the pot metal bearing on my standard only the roller bearing was available and I got rid of

Re: [Phono-L] Home Standrd Roller bearing vs Oilite

2011-12-07 Thread Mike Stitt
Steve, I like a bushing over a needle bearing and I doubt the shaft is hard enough to use a needle bearing. OTOH it may take a couple of lifetimes for it to manifest itself. If the bushing overhangs it can be trimmed. As well most bushings are oil impregnated. Over time the grease in the needle cou

[Phono-L] Home Standrd Roller bearing vs Oilite

2011-12-07 Thread Steven Medved
Hello, Back in 1984 when I replaced the pot metal bearing on my standard only the roller bearing was available and I got rid of that machine over ten years ago. I have an Oilite on my triumph that I had nickel plated because I do not like the brass look. How do the oilite bearings compare w