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    I'm not trying to convince you one way or the other. That said, the SSQA standard is about 44" wide (32-3/8" CtC pin spacing) x 16"...
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    I'm not saying it is counterfeit, just looking for a possible explanation. NSK is one of the top bearing manufacturers in the world --...
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    I think you are overestimating the thickness of a SSQA system. There's not much difference unless you are putting an adapter on a pin-on...
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    That is, ummm, unexpected ! I wonder if you ended up with a counterfeit NSK. Apparently counterfeit bearings are a thing and...
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    If your loader has a PB port then that should be the one that goes back to the 3ph (and other functions). There should be a separate...
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    torch replied to the thread Exhaust modification.
    No question: one cannot tell how heavy something is from a photo. Hopefully the reduction in weight is sufficient to offset the...
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    torch replied to the thread Exhaust modification.
    Really? Wow. The B7100 exhaust could be mounted horizontal or vertical, but it has an extra support for horizontal mounting. Vertically...
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    Also: when you are inspecting the suspect shaft, make sure it's not bent. Roll it on the flattest surface you can find -- a surface...
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    As Dan points out, the difference may be little more than one or two thou. A bit of trapped debris from hardened bearing components can...
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    torch replied to the thread Diesel mushrooms.
    Or you can get rid of the water: https://h2ocontrol.com/water-worm/ Contains a desiccant that absorbs water but not diesel. When it's...
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    torch replied to the thread Exhaust modification.
    Boy that tall exhaust looks like a lot of leverage on that small cast flange.
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    torch replied to the thread Identify this part.
    1. Download the service manual here...
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    torch replied to the thread Electric fan for B7100HST.
    I have a 95 Buick Roadmaster. The standard cooling had an electric fans. The performance package had a bigger electric fans. But the HD...
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    torch replied to the thread Identify this part.
    And to answer the second part of your question (in case it's not obvious) the seal was pushed out by pieces of failed bearing.
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    YES! So simple, so easy, so common to all. No need to try and figure out if you push the lever or pull the lever or whatever when you...