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Old 11-21-22, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cchki
I took the measurements with the caliber and it was exactly 100mm. But I was thinking that I put 9pc 1/4 bearings and 3/16 bearings you need 10pc. You think it should still be more than 100mm if bearings are not correct now? .
It's not the number of balls, it's the diameter. So larger balls would push the cones out, the same way smaller or no balls would let them in deeper

So, correct OLD confirms correct size balls. Keep in mind that we're talking about a small difference, so accurate measurement is required.

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