Helicomatic bearing question
07-06-23, 12:47 PM
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Helicomatic bearing question
Rebuilding a rear and there seems to be no internal damage so hopefully it is worth the effort.
There were 12 x 5/32 bearings installed before but the grease had long ago turned into varnish so it turned very rough anyway. Bearings were nearly mint.
My question is: How many bearings did they have?
I can't find a reliable reference and the voices in my head thought 13 and not 12...🤔🤔. I'd rather not destroy it.
There were 12 x 5/32 bearings installed before but the grease had long ago turned into varnish so it turned very rough anyway. Bearings were nearly mint.
My question is: How many bearings did they have?
I can't find a reliable reference and the voices in my head thought 13 and not 12...🤔🤔. I'd rather not destroy it.
07-06-23, 12:53 PM
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07-06-23, 02:44 PM
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Thank you!
Now, is it best to run these with the full load or should I reduce by 1??
Now, is it best to run these with the full load or should I reduce by 1??
07-06-23, 06:06 PM
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I'd put as many hearings that can fit on the races so you can try to offset the undersizing of the bearings that Malliard did, when they designed the Helicomatic hub.
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The Helicomatic Museum site says 13, 5/32" bearings per side. https://www.borgercompagnie.com/helicomatic/specs.html
The Helicomatic Museum site says 13, 5/32" bearings per side. https://www.borgercompagnie.com/helicomatic/specs.html
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Thank you all.
I went with all 13. It seems smooth.
Now I just need to fit it on a rim!
I went with all 13. It seems smooth.
Now I just need to fit it on a rim!
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