bearing availability

[gjkscruggs at comcast.net]

If you look along the rim of every bearing you'll see a set of numbers.
Take that number to any bearing supply house and you will be able to buy a
direct replacement.  If they don't have it they can get it.

While living in Daytona... late '70s... I took a number to a bearing house
on beach side and came away with a front thrust needle bearing for a 0.4 cu
in 25,000 rpm Italian model airplane engine.  The old boy behind the counter
didn't even blink... but he did proceed to regale me with several newspaper
clippings about how he helped develop the WWII flame thrower.

I've not yet tried to buy bearings over the net but venture that can be
done.

Regards, Gross Scruggs