In article , Dave Hinz says...

On 05 Jan 2005 19:50:01 GMT, GTO69RA4 wrote:
Quick question for any bearing heads in the group. I'm looking to replace an
old ND 3L06 bearing, which is the same thing is a modern 6006. The only problem
is that the outer race has a groove for a snap run close to one side. Is this
something that's normally available, or was it a custom job for a given
company?

I've seen it in bearing catalogs, but I don't recall what they're
called.

Also, if it was a custom, is there anything preventy me from turning a groove
in a stock bearing with a carbide tool or abrasive slitting wheel?

Heat buildup and the chance of deforming the geometry would be my
concerns, aside from the fact that race material is _very_ hard to cut.

Actually an abrasive cutoff wheel in a die grinder cuts races like
crazy. I'd be more worried about the grit getting into the bearing.

FWIW I've seen many new bearings with snap rings like the one mentioned.

Jim



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