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Old 05-26-2009, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
Don't believe everything you hear from "old mechanics"............
Some of them still believe in "flushing" the engine with kerosene.

I always get bearings sparkle clean. Haven't had one come back on me yet.

However, I am shocked nobody has mentioned the importance of setting the end play! That is far more critical to bearing life than getting every atom of old grease out of it.
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