Is this gimbal bearing okay to use?

[cecho]

I was spinning it by hand and notices what may be a defect. This is a shot of opposite sides of the bearing (rotated 180 degrees) shown side by side. The bearing is facing the same way.:



Please ignore the color difference. I have no idea why the camera decided to change tint between shots.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Is this gimbal bearing okay to use?

You mean the bearing not level with the outer housing ??? It does that . . .

When you install the bearing and insert your alignment tool, you will actually use the tool to pivot the bearing within the carrier a few degrees to get it pointed in the correct direction to meet the coupler. From there, it is a matter of aligning the engine so the drive shaft goes in smoothly without binding, etc.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Is this gimbal bearing okay to use?

You mean the bearing not level with the outer housing ??? It does that . . .

When you install the bearing and insert your alignment tool, you will actually use the tool to pivot the bearing within the carrier a few degrees to get it pointed in the correct direction to meet the coupler. From there, it is a matter of aligning the engine so the drive shaft goes in smoothly without binding, etc.

Ayuh,.... Hence the name, Gimbel Bearin'.... It's gimbelled... Like yer eye in it's socket...

 

[Idlespeedonly]

Re: Is this gimbal bearing okay to use?

The metal shield were link belt is stamped is deformed a little. This shouldnt be a problem. the actual seal is under the cover(i think).

 

[cecho]

Re: Is this gimbal bearing okay to use?

The metal shield were link belt is stamped is deformed a little. This shouldnt be a problem. the actual seal is under the cover(i think).

Yes, that.

Thanks!

 

[cecho]

Re: Is this gimbal bearing okay to use?

The gimbal bearing is installed. I notice that there is a little bit of play in it though. Is this normal? I don't mean the part that's supposed to gimbal, I mean the bearing itself.