 Re: Acquired an old post hole driller but it needs bearings, any ideas?
If you are going to replace the seal, and you can see one of the bearings, look on the outside edge of it. most of the time the number and name of manuf. will be stamped on one side of it. If you can get that info, most of the time you can get someone like Napa to cross it over to another name brand bearing if needed. Not all bearings are stamped on both sides but maybe you will get lucky. If this doesnt work I would replace the seal, and put some type of gear oil at least on the bearings if possible, because grease is not going to get into the bearings until it gets hot and starts to flow. It may be too late for the bearings then. and they will lock up. Any way you do it, you are taking a chance. Good luck. zman |