Sanding/scotch brite to increase bearing clearance?

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Re: Sanding/scotch brite to increase bearing clearance?

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2.2=8 wrote:I'm no pro engine builder but I have been polishing new brgs with ultra fine scotch brite and microfiber towels for years, never had a problem, but is does enable you to find things like this (found these inclusions in a new set recently)
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Got any photos of Un-polished bearings?
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Dave Koehler wrote:Got any photos of Un-polished bearings?
No, But when I get time I can take a few and post them. The two photos I posted of the flawed brgs. were after I scotch brited the crap out of seeing what it would take to "rub" the pock marks out. Brgs do not look that bad after a lite rubbing.
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