Product Overview
The Avid 7x19x6 Front Engine Bearing offers the maximum performance and reliability to almost all .21/.28 racing engines on the market at an unbeatable price. The bearing specs are Abec5, 7 Chrome Steel 52100 Balls, PA66 with 30 Glass Fiber Cage, Chrome Steel 52100 Rings, and two rubber seals.
Engines Used In
- Almost all .21/.28 engines
Tips
- Diagnosing: Typically you can tell a front bearing is going out if after a run there is a large wet spot on the bottom of your motor next to the flywheel. A little bit of wet is ok and usually just a sign of a rich low-end needle. If the bearing is bad your signs will be inconsistant tune and possible chance of damaging the crank/case if it completely goes.
- Installation: The best way to install is to use a bearing puller/installer, OFNA makes a very affordable one. If you place the new bearing in the freezer for 15 minutes it will be easier to install.
- Positioning: This bearing has a rubber seal on each side. There is a lot of debate on leaving both seals on the bearing or taking one off and installing the bearing with the rubber seal facing the outside world. Contray to popular belief, the seal is not designed to keep fuel from coming out of the engine. The seal is ONLY there to keep dirt from coming into the bearing. Personally I pop out one seal with an X-acto just increase the performance of the bearing even higher. However there is a large following for leaving both of them on. You will be amazed how freely this bearing spins even with both seals on so the choice is up to you.