Another bearing question...

[james accordino]

--- Gerard <gerard at poboxes.com> wrote:
> On the "good" side, I contacted SKF again. This time
> there are 6 VKBA962
> the future? :) They're $33 a piece.

I'll have to look tomorrow to see if that # matches
the bearings I've got.  Is that price in USD?  If so
that is an excellent price.  I paid $43.97 ea.
 
> I did notice that this bearing is a double
> ball-bearing unit. This
> installer told me you can't damage the bearing
> pushing it in like he did
> because of the step between the 2 rows of ball
> bearings.

Maybe he's right.  I don't know about it, but it IS
contrary to what Bentley says.  I have no other
experience with double row bearings.  I KNOW single
row ball bearings are usually damaged if handled this
way.  I think you should just go with it since you
already have them installed.

Jim Accordino