The reason not to spin bearings dry is to prevent scratching or denting
the rolling elements
or raceways which can lead to early failure. In normal operation the oil
or grease separates
these hard surfaces. You need to be sure all of the degreaser is out so
it does not break
down the new lube.
Mike Myers
HAN7
On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:04:54 -0500 Dave Carpenter
<d.carpenter7@verizon.net> writes:
> If blowing dry with compressed air, never allow the bearings to spin
>
> freely while blowing them dry. As fun as it is, it's bad for the
> bearings. Don't know the actual facts here, just read it a few
> places
> and felt it needed passed along. Possibly has to do with no lube and
>
> high speed that builds up heat and stuff.
>
> Dave
>
> SDOliner@aol.com wrote:
>
> >How should I clean up the bearings? I was thinking of a an
> overnight soaking
> >in a fresh batch of degreaser and then blowing them dry.
>
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