Can it be taken apart to clean and grease the bearings or is it 'sealed'?
409692
My understanding is that it is sealed so could not be taken apart to grease the bearings. I think this is why some people say the White product which is much more expensive, is potentially worth the extra expense.
409693
It can be, I've done so. But it is rather a pain to unscrew the cup and the bearings aren't terribly easy to remove from the off-side race without resorting to tweezers.
409694
From what I remember this unit cannot be taken apart, I did not spend much time with it only riding on it for a week before selling it as a SS conversion.
1072816
I did so with mine and it is running like new. Do not wait to long. The grease inside turns to liquid and then just flows out of the machine with no warning. Repacked it and it is quiet. There is a video on the internet on how to do the repacking.
1339975
They have the same dimensions, the one with an open side can be greased. Put the open side away from the seal and grease will enter the bearing from the inside if you have grease fittings.
1250648
I cannot find any need to oil the pump as it appears to be a completely sealed unit. Have been using for a couple of months without a problem.
1137860
Yes, this is a complete ready to install sealed unit. Just bolt to oil pan, install drive shaft and bolt on your external actuator.
1985191
There are thorough instructions in it. Take your bearings out of the wheels, if they are bones bearings remove the shields. Space them on the rod connected to the lid, secure them with the wing nut. Poor some acetone or other solvent into the container and screw on the lid and shake. Remove, and dry. Apply a drop of lube and they will be like new. You might have to do the process a couple times to get them clean but I do this twice a year and have had the same pair of swissbones for almost 7 years, and they literally spin like the day I got them.
813142
Instructions say so. I haven't done it, but I suppose you should take it to a garage if you don't have a grease gun. Mac
1753455
Yes, but there is an o-ring on the auger that needs silicone grease that acts as a seal. I clean the auger separately. James
993066
The spindles I received did not have zirc fittings on them. Most of the time the bearings are a (s2) which means both sides are sealed. It's useless to pump grease into a spindle that has sealed bearings.
1738091
Sealed ball bearings.See pic at http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r25197481-I-need-a-Fasco-A170-what-are-my-options-
2232279
I believe it is a sealed unit. Meaning you have to destroy the chassis to get the drive out.
2087065
Just install these about two months ago. All seals and bearings are included. No guarantee that the bearings and seals will be installed. Only one of four had the bearings and seals installed w/grease.
1072815
Ours is 10 years old. We cleaned it an repacked it and it is working like new. Someone else suggested replacing a gear and gasket. That sounds like a good plan. Just be careful when you take it apart and don't lose any parts in the old grease. Take the old stuff out carefully.
1086502
I have not taken it apart but it has 6 tiny screws that need to be removed before the front can be taken off and it oiled if that helps any
1470592
I would think and also been told that it would benefit the outer bearing mostly because the inner bearing is on the far side at the dead end of the grease flow, so once a year it should still be disassembled and greased by hand or with a bearing packer and at this time you could also check and replace the inner seal. Just my opinion to be safe and not stranded which could cost $$$.
1515756
If it is sealed on both sides you can't grease it. Open on one side you can grease it.
1868136
The bearings are very good. They last a long time and are pretty fast. Just take the shields off.