Swinging Arm Bearings / Bushes

[bob]

Hiya, My swinging arm has got a bit of play in the bearings/bushes somewhere. I thought at first that there would only be a few bearings to change, so I phoned up lampkins who said that they would send me all the bearings I might need, then I could send them back whatever I wouldn't need.

Anyway, I've now got a huge stash of bearings and bushes on my kitchen table worth about a hundred quid. So when I pull it apart, what exactly am I looking for to determine a knackered bearing or bush? Is there any real way that I can judge whether the bearing needs replacing, or if the problem lies elsewhere, other than just juggling it about of course.

Cheers

Bob

[betarob]

if the bearings need replacing then they should be rusted through, the needle rollers will be falling out and the bearing will not turn. I have just replaced the bearings on my beta.

any questions ask.

rob

[rick1]

I would change them all out since you have it apart. Then clean and re-lube every six months and you won't have to worry about replacing them for a very, very long time.........you'll probably sell it before they would go again.