Brillion Hub and Bearings

[sixdogs]

Found another source for the felt washer. Now I just need to find time to put it back together.

What did the existing bearings look like?

 

[npalen]

Brillion seeder - Nex-Tech Classifieds
Don't want to derail this thread but do have a question on this Brillion. I'm thinking that the 8' seeder could be cut in half and remaining good parts used to replace bad parts and a 3PT hitch added on. (Edit) To end up with a 4 ft 3PH seeder.
Could I get some opinions on the feasibility? I have access to fab and welding as needed.
Would it be capable of seeding K31 fescue at a rate of 5-10 lbs per 1000 sq.ft.? (215-430 lbs per acre)

 

[mx1alex]

What did the existing bearings look like?

I've only taken one apart so far as it was the only one that was easily identifiable as having a bad bearing.

Here's what it looked like when I opened it up.

 

[sixdogs]

I've only taken one apart so far as it was the only one that was easily identifiable as having a bad bearing.

Here's what it looked like when I opened it up.
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When they're bad, it's easy to see because they fall out in your hand like that.