Small Crack on bearing housing

[jiggsawjimduncan]

I was wondering if this would be ok since the bearing sits deeper and the chip is on the edge or should I replace it i really dont have much money to throw into this 372xp but everything else is fine

 

[singinwoodwackr]

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I was wondering if this would be ok since the bearing sits deeper and the chip is on the edge or should I replace it i really dont have much money to throw into this 372xp but everything else is fine

I would try to smooth out that chip with some 220 wet/dry and clean the seat out. Then, heat the bearing seat up to 300* and drop in a new bearing. Should be fine as long as the seal pocket is ok.

 

[jiggsawjimduncan]

I would try to smooth out that chip with some 220 wet/dry and clean the seat out. Then, heat the bearing seat up to 300* and drop in a new bearing. Should be fine as long as the seal pocket is ok.

Thanks if If I have any questions later would it be ok to ask you on here instead of making new threads?

 

[Mad Professor]

Are those marks from sanding or did the bearing race spin in the case? If the race is loose it will spin again.