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<DIV><FONT size=4>Anybody out there try running the O.S. 1.4RX rear bearing with
the shields intact? It seems to me that the design doesn't allow enough oil to
get to the bearing. Keeping the case cool would help matters but I'm not sure
it's the total or only solution to the bearing life problems. Seems like I read
where the EFI version uses a stainless bearing with seals. If so, they'd
obviously have to be packed with grease like the front bearing and from what
I've read on this list, the front bearing never seems to wear out. Granted, it
doesn't take the pounding experienced by the rear bearing, but it should be
getting very nearly as hot. Maybe the trick is using a sealed bearing packed
with grease? I'm going to give it a try and I'll keep ya
posted.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Verne</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>