Another bearing question...

[Gerard]

> > Ask SKF's technical support line what _they_ think.
> 
> Great point!  My money says they don't like it.

How very correct. However, they say nothing much to do about it unless I
show the bearing is messed up. Trust me, I was totally horrified to find
out the procedure of installation once the bearings were in. I'm
returning to the shop tomorrow for another chat. The whole story of them
not being the bearing supplier. However, going to have it out and tell
them what SKF indicate as dodgey practice and if they say my bearing
will last it's full length then I want it on paper. Been told nothing
much I can do over here until I've prove the bearing has failed. Will
keep you posted about the weekend. :)

G.