Bearing orientation?

[Firewood Bandit]

First time betting into a bottom end. I got myself some shiny new bearings and got them installed without a problem. I now have this sinking feeling that the bearings are not oriented correctly in the case.

 

[67L36Driver]

First time betting into a bottom end. I got myself some shiny new bearings and got them installed without a problem. I now have this sinking feeling that the bearings are not oriented correctly in the case.

You are fine. It’s the ball separator (plastic I see) has you puzzled. Makes it look “wrong”.

 

[Firewood Bandit]

You are fine. It’s the ball separator (plastic I see) has you puzzled. Makes it look “wrong”.

Yes, I'm am a little confused. Most of the examples I have seen are steel caged bearings so they look a little different. I have the writing on the bearing facing out. I hope that's correct.

 

[cookies]

Yes, I'm am a little confused. Most of the examples I have seen are steel caged bearings so they look a little different. I have the writing on the bearing facing out. I hope that's correct.

When folks have a choice they choose steel caged bearings, plastic versions have been known to come apart over time after hard use.

 

[Firewood Bandit]

When folks have a choice they choose steel caged bearings, plastic versions have been known to come apart over time after hard use.

That's good to know thank you. I will look for steel caged bearings next time. I'm happy as long as these puppies are in the right way.

 

[Captain Bruce]

PERFECT, as per servive manual. Thread closed

 

[copen]

Yes, I'm am a little confused. Most of the examples I have seen are steel caged bearings so they look a little different. I have the writing on the bearing facing out. I hope that's correct.

When in doubt, numbers out.