scrubflex
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Which bearing is better, more durable, and longer-lasting, the all-steel or rubber inset style?
Which radial ball bearing is of higher quality
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It will not make any difference, either one will outlast any washer it is put in however if it gets wet the one with the rubber seal may be more moisture resistant.
Radial bearings in MT washers outlast the washer 99+% of the time
John L.
Radial bearings in MT washers outlast the washer 99+% of the time
John L.
Whirlpool bearing will be made in China so I avoid those. Use one made in the USA, like SKF or Japan like NTN. I personally use NTN bearings.
I just looked them up on Ebay and these bearings are going on average for $300-$1,200 EACH. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHAT THE FUCK?</span> I use to pick them up for $10-$15! Is this a result of the plandemic? I know inflation is on the rise but this is ridiculous. Cheapest bearing I could find is $85.
Here's the sizing [COLOR=#333333; font-family: Skin-market-sans; font-size: 18px]130 x 200 x 33 mm[/COLOR]
I just looked them up on Ebay and these bearings are going on average for $300-$1,200 EACH. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHAT THE FUCK?</span> I use to pick them up for $10-$15! Is this a result of the plandemic? I know inflation is on the rise but this is ridiculous. Cheapest bearing I could find is $85.
Here's the sizing [COLOR=#333333; font-family: Skin-market-sans; font-size: 18px]130 x 200 x 33 mm[/COLOR]
scrubflex
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LOL!!!..."PLANDEMIC" you're absolutely right Dan!!! I call it "COVID-ING up the prices"!!! Inflation is on the rise but, the supply is definitely disappearing. I'm, we're very lorainfurniture is in business and in the club.
...more moisture resistant...thanks John L
...more moisture resistant...thanks John L
Chinese bearings are just fine, this is aa very low stress application, Harry is your bearing even bad ?
Unless it turns and makes noise or does not turn smoothly use the old one, I bet I have not replaced 10 of these in almost 50 years and we have many good ones laying around, I have never put in a new one that's for sure.
John L.
Unless it turns and makes noise or does not turn smoothly use the old one, I bet I have not replaced 10 of these in almost 50 years and we have many good ones laying around, I have never put in a new one that's for sure.
John L.
scrubflex
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Since it rusted inside I decided to replace it. I'm waiting for my Krud Kutter Rust Remover and Inhibitor to arrive so I can clean away my rusting parts...the tranny spline and helical, agitator shaft spline, and bearing
[COLOR=#333333; font-family: Skin-market-sans; font-size: 18px]130 x 200 x 33 mm[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333; font-family: Skin-market-sans; font-size: 18px]That's a heck of a big bearing, what is it in?[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333; font-family: Skin-market-sans; font-size: 18px]That's about 5 inches by 8 inches by 1 1/2 inches...[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333; font-family: Skin-market-sans; font-size: 18px]Not surprised it's expensive.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333; font-family: Skin-market-sans; font-size: 18px]That's a heck of a big bearing, what is it in?[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333; font-family: Skin-market-sans; font-size: 18px]That's about 5 inches by 8 inches by 1 1/2 inches...[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333; font-family: Skin-market-sans; font-size: 18px]Not surprised it's expensive.[/COLOR]
That's about 5 inches by 8 inches by 1 1/2 inches...
Just double checked the part# and I must have typed 6026 instead of 6206<span style="font-size: 12pt;">. </span>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">*Whew* I thought the world was already starting to unravel.....</span>
Just double checked the part# and I must have typed 6026 instead of 6206<span style="font-size: 12pt;">. </span>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">*Whew* I thought the world was already starting to unravel.....</span>
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6206
Funny, in my previous post I was going to post a link to a common bearing used in washing machines... a 6206. I decided it was unnecessary so didn't post the link.
Hope you find a 6206 at a reasonable cost. I always use the rubber seal version.
I always use SKF bearings when I can.
My first LG front loader I got with worn out bearings and broken spider. From memory the washer was only about 3 years old. I replaced both, used SKF bearings, machine has lasted over 10 years since repair, is on its third owner, still going strong.
SKF Trivia: They are a Swedish company and were the original parent company of Volvo cars. Volvo's company name is actually a discreet nod to the parent's company's main business making roller bearings - Volvo is Latin for "I roll."
SKF stands for <span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="hgKElc"> Svenska Kullagerfabriken; 'Swedish Ball Bearing Factory.'</span></span>
Funny, in my previous post I was going to post a link to a common bearing used in washing machines... a 6206. I decided it was unnecessary so didn't post the link.
Hope you find a 6206 at a reasonable cost. I always use the rubber seal version.
I always use SKF bearings when I can.
My first LG front loader I got with worn out bearings and broken spider. From memory the washer was only about 3 years old. I replaced both, used SKF bearings, machine has lasted over 10 years since repair, is on its third owner, still going strong.
SKF Trivia: They are a Swedish company and were the original parent company of Volvo cars. Volvo's company name is actually a discreet nod to the parent's company's main business making roller bearings - Volvo is Latin for "I roll."
SKF stands for <span class="ILfuVd NA6bn"><span class="hgKElc"> Svenska Kullagerfabriken; 'Swedish Ball Bearing Factory.'</span></span>
sidenote
And SAAB was "Swedish Airplane Company" Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget
And SAAB was "Swedish Airplane Company" Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget
thatwasherguy
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Krud Kutter Rust Remover...
You won’t be disappointed. I’m also restoring a vintage Maytag washer, and I’m using that stuff on the hardware to it. I would use it on everything rusty in the machine, but I can’t afford to do that at 50¢ an ounce. For that, I’m going with Evapo-rust, which is significantly cheaper. Haven’t tried it yet, but have heard good things about it.
Thatwasherguy.
You won’t be disappointed. I’m also restoring a vintage Maytag washer, and I’m using that stuff on the hardware to it. I would use it on everything rusty in the machine, but I can’t afford to do that at 50¢ an ounce. For that, I’m going with Evapo-rust, which is significantly cheaper. Haven’t tried it yet, but have heard good things about it.
Thatwasherguy.
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