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Originally Posted by Gator67
The Timken bearing is not absolutely smooth then it's turned. It's not grinding or catching, but can feel a very slight interference. Is this normal for these bearings? The BCA bearing, which again is open on both sides, is definitely smoother.
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My thought is that you have two samples total and are trying to make a general statement about the different designs: Open on one side vs Closed on both sides.
Out of the millions of bearings produced, there are going to be some bearings that are not "perfect".
If you feel any thing other than a smooth bearing I would return it to the store (if new or trash it) and get another bearing.
All of the people's posts in this thread are valid if it worked for them.
There will always be two sides to a given question.
The deal is to get past the "discussion" and move on.
I personally knew only one person in 40 years at Ford who really knew something about bearings, his name was Jeff C.
He would be the first to admit that he did not know everything about bearings.
If it feels "Funny", get another part.
The part is trying to tell you something, are you willing to listen? Arguing over two designs, and which one to use is better
is just a typing exercise. None of you are a Bearing Engineer and getting paid to do the job.
Tom V.