service limit??? what does it mean.....

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Oct 16, 2003 | 08:33 PM

jdmhatch94

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service limit (bearings)??? what does it mean.....

when checking my bearing on my mains (gsr motor) i had a couple bearing at the service limit i never got an understanding of what this is for and what it tells u.... i will apprecaite any info on it....

Oct 16, 2003 | 08:36 PM

chrisCNL

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Re: service limit (bearings)??? what does it mean..... (jdmhatch94)

minimal...borderline...time to change...

Oct 16, 2003 | 08:39 PM

Kendall

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From: Hendersonville, NC

The service limit is the point of maximum safe wear before replacement is needed. Ideally you would replace anything before it reaches the service limit just to be safe.