SKF & A.S.H. overhaul time.
It’s painted black and the frame is all buffed, so we need to be careful—a beautiful machine.
Extra protection is reassuring and safe. There’s good oil content, so things are looking promising.
If there are any unnecessary burrs, it’s smart to remove them.
Checking each seal’s stiffness individually means fewer problems after assembly—it’s inevitable.
Always inspect visually. It’s practice for when your ears aren’t as sharp.
Measurement won’t change the result, but it lets you discover problems, wear patterns, and other issues.
Instead of just thinking “something feels hot,” taking the temperature and knowing the numbers will help you down the road.
Newtech NC100 grease gets us the good stuff.
