In a message dated 11/4/03 7:26:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,
stilton@protoprod.com writes:
<< Differential Carrier Bearings:
16283 cup 14.97
16150 cone 13.50
total 28.47
Moss 525-070 (complete bearing) 28.95
Hmm.. not much savings on that one.
Wonder if Moss is supplying Timken? >>
As with everything, parts prices can vary. Be careful of no name and Chinese
bearings, these just aren't worth the trouble.
My 1964 International Harvester Cub Cadet lawn tractor has been in the family
since 1980. I've changed mower deck bearings due to wear over the years so I
have a good feel as to how long they last. The previous set was Chinese made
from the local farm store ( Sunday ). Mowed a few times, nicked a brick and
instantly the bearings started to make noise. I've hit stuff harder with name
brand bearings and had no noise.
Federal-Mogul, BCA ( Bower ), FAG, NTN, CR, Timkin , INA, Fafnir are all
better bearings. Even then ask for country of origin.
Harold
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