Alpha 1 Gimble O.D.

JimKaz

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Does anyone know the O.D. of a Alpha 1 gimble bearing? I have an idea for a tool to help seat gimble bearings, using sch. 40 PVC, but need to know the O.D. to se if I can fab it right.

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tricone

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Re: Alpha 1 Gimble O.D.

just measured my new one it measured 3.45-48, this is to the solid outer race, the friction ribs in the middle of the bearing measure 3.50
 

havasuboatman

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Re: Alpha 1 Gimble O.D.

There is already a tool for that, and I think schedule 40 would be too weak. It may collapse (crush) and cause your bearing to twist and bind as you drive it in.
 
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