Spool Bearing Question

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Spool Bearing Question

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:18 am

Does the width of the bearing matter?

I need a 3x7x2.5 bearing for my Avail 16ALD15 spool.

Could I use a 3x7x3 bearing? I am not able to find any BFS bearings that are 3x7x2.5.

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Re: Spool Bearing Question

Post by LgMouthGambler » Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:54 am

I would imagine that it being too thick will be an issue, but there is only one way to find out.
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Re: Spool Bearing Question

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:45 am

LgMouthGambler wrote:I would imagine that it being too thick will be an issue, but there is only one way to find out.
Problem is that I don't want to buy a bearing just to try it out.

Maybe I will try it out, half millimeter thickness shouldn't make a difference as long as the ID and OD match up.
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Re: Spool Bearing Question

Post by Jeffbro999 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:56 am

Does the bearing move on the spool shaft? It should only insert into the frame a certain distance and stop(can only move certain distance towards pinion). If there is room for the whole bearing to move away from the spool pin I would think it would be fine since there is nothing to come in contact with. Would just be hanging out of the bearing slot in the reels frame slightly.

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