> As I am tightening the four bolts that hold the end cover in place I hear
> something. I continue tightening not realizing what may have happened. I
> decide to take off the plate and lo and behold the race and bearings are
> cracked and broken. ( I quickly decide to order the new parts from Moss
> including a new felt bushing which was not there and some extra
> shims just in
> case, although if I could reinstall it the way it was I should
> not need more
> shims).
> The big question finally is WHERE DID I GO WRONG???
My guess would be that one (or both) of the ball carriers slipped out of
place. BTW, the top plate adjustment should be backed off (or the plate
removed) when trying to replace the end plate or measure end play.
What felt bushing ?
Randall
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