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pacifica bearings

updated tue 19 jun 01

 

David Hendley on mon 18 jun 01


Dave, my Pacifica is a 20+ year old pre-Laguna GT 800.
When I first got it, the bearing did, in fact, get loose, and I had to
re-position it and tighten the collar. I've never had a lick of trouble
since then.

About 3 years ago, I had to replace the bearings INSIDE the
motor, so that is another story, since Pacifica doesn't manufacture
the motors anyway. (I sent step-by-step instructions for replacing
motor bearings to Clayart at the time, so in case anyone needs
some help, check it out in the archives or write me and I will
copy it and sent it to you).

If you should have to tighten or replace a wheelhead bearing,
it's not hard, and the bearing are not expensive.

David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@tyler.net
http://www.farmpots.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Finkelnburg"
To:
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: Pacifica bearings, was New Wheel Purchase


> Craig and all,
> I saw a Pacifica this spring in a school, large pottery program, lot
of
> heavy use on the wheels, and noted the wheel head bearing was loose and on
> the way out. I wondered at the time if that is a problem with Pacificas?
> I currently have a Pacifica 400 and am considering getting and 800, or
> something else. Thanks for any comments on the bearing question.
> Dave Finkelnburg
>