by Ferrous_Head » Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:01 pm
Sorry, I'm giving the cheap "lazy" answer.
It can be a PITA to get the circlip out, remove the bearing and then remove the clutch gear and then to re-install it all.
If I was going to do that I would replace the bearing as a matter of course. They are about $25 worth, so no big deal.
Is this a shielded bearing or a "sealed" bearing ? The shielded version has a small bap which can still allow some contaminants in.
Doc, I'm presuming your thinking there will be more particles flying around on the primary side than inside the gearbox ?
I have seen quite a few trapdoors with a single sided shielded bearing there and presumed they cam that way from the factory. But I don't know if that's true or not.
Joe, There will be some clearance in the bearing housing that can effect your mainshaft end play. Are you aware of all of that ?
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