On 27 Dec 2004 21:06:56 -0800, wrote:

I just took the spindle apart on my Sheldon and noticed on the rear
bearing that there is a dimple on the face of the bearing race. I have
heard that some precision bearings have a reference mark like this on
the bearing and it must be placed a certain way, either up or down. Any
one have any suggestions on how it should go back in? I assume the
front bearing has the same mark but it is still pressed on the spindle
and I caanot see the inner face of the race.

Thanks, Steve

They are ground as a pair. It makes no difference where that dimple is
oriented as long as they (both pairs) are oriented in the same
direction. They are supposed to match. 12 Oclock is a simple
reference point. Shrug

Gunner

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