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Old 06-17-2016, 10:33 AM   #12941
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Originally Posted by Ashikabi View Post
Slitting the carrier is an option. The guide rod won't be perfectly smooth so there will likely be wear and friction on the bearing. The split bearings... is their nominal size measured when pinched closed?
Get your rod as smooth as possible or you will just be asking for trouble. The nominal size is indeed in the closed position.
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