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Old 10-23-2022, 12:59 PM   #8
kwmech
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Re: Bearing cap eroding?

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper View Post
Never heard that said about cleaning bearings .
In 50 plus years never had a problem cleaning bearings in lacquer thinner let them dry and repack .
I have heard of it...if you leave the solvent. I actually use K1 kerosene in my solvent tank and I'll wash them out if needed for inspection. If they are smooth and free of foreign material, I'll rinse them with some brake clean or thinner and repack. Never had a problem
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