Re: bearings [TANKS]

[Jim Neifert <jneifert-at-shaw.ca>]

What do you mean by WheelBarrow Bearings, is this the standard roller 
bearing, or shoulder bearing?

Jim
Abbotsford, BC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Pittelli" <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: bearings [TANKS]


> adt22-at-drexel.edu wrote:
>> Whats a good price for bearings? I've committed to 5/8" for the most
>> part and I saw some flanged bearings at surplus center for $5 Does anyone 
>> use bushings? $.69 5/8 inch
>>
>
> I use bearings for the transmission, drive axle and idler axle, but use 
> bushings for all of the roadwheels to save money and weight.  The flanged 
> bearings that you referenced from Surplus Center are good for the drive 
> axle, because they help adjust for any minor alignment problems.  But, for 
> the transmission and idler wheels, I think it's easier to mount 
> wheelbarrow bearings, which are cheaper as well.  Also, keep your eyes 
> open on Ebay.  Steve Tyng got 12 sealed bearings for a little over $1 
> each, which is a great price for sealed bearings (which are better than 
> wheelbarrow bearings).
>
> Also, the bushings I use simply insert into a larger hole, rather than 
> having a flange like the one you referenced from Surplus Center.
>
> Frank P.
>