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  • May 15, 2019 at 4:17 pm #175323
    jeff-register
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      US Member - 2 Years

      Going to build a small Evinrude 1953 Superfastwin 15hp, soon & wondered what others thoughts on using the used needle bearings. Assuming they are within spec & no pits is it worth the time to hunt down new needles or use the old ones. Not for racing, just a fishing mtr.

      May 15, 2019 at 6:51 pm #175335
      chinewalker
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        Go ahead and use them.

        May 15, 2019 at 11:10 pm #175353
        Geer Pyron
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          Jeff, Are they discolored? Like purple or straw colored at the ends? I think, from my blacksmithing days, that means they’ve been hotter than they should be and may not be as hard (or harder) as they should be. Mine were discolored but I used them anyhoo. Hard to find new ones. And they are expensive! Don’t loose any! And count them. I think I only put 29 in when I was supposed to put 30. Or 28 vs 29.
          I found one on the floor of my shop while sweeping the other day.
          Ha!
          They rust too, so store them in earl till you use them.
          Geer

          JMGP

          May 16, 2019 at 10:17 am #175369
          jeff-register
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            US Member - 2 Years

            Thank you for the advice, sounds good!!
            Jeff

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