Another OS55 bearing Question

[fudded]

I have a Genuine OS crankshaft bearing here, sent by bladestriker with a os50 engine I bought. It has a code number of 26730010. it says for 46fx-h, 50sx-h, 55AX.
Am I correct in thinking this will fit my OS 55.

Many Thanks

Sean

[Mike W]

As far as am aware the 50 hyper and the 55 hyper run the same bearing apart from the 55 uses a metal caged bearing and the 50 using a plastic one ... TBH I use metal caged in both but not genuine OS ones and ones I get local for alot cheaper than you can buy the OS ones for

[fudded]

Just checked, this has a plastic cage, do you think this is unsuitable to use, not really certain if it would make any difference

Sean

[lex7919]

It should be fine in some respects better as the cage doesn't rust.
Likewise when there shot i buy local bearings for 1/3 the price

[fudded]

I have a contact who runs a bearing buisness, I do his decorating , but a this is a brand new bearing, and it going to rain all day I figured it may be a good day to inspect, and change if needed.
But I am going to see what price I can get bearings from my contact, I will keep you informed.

Many thanks

Sean

[Mike W]

The good thing I found with metal caged bearings is the fact you can hear them starting to go before they do , so have plenty of warning on them failing

[sacko]

Its the one for the job

Plastic cage is better than metal!

This

and

This

put me off steel caged bearings...

[Mike W]

Its the one for the job

Plastic cage is better than metal!

This

and

This

put me off steel caged bearings...

Never had one steel caged one do n e thing like that .. Been using steel caged ones since the first bearing I had to change ... OS 55 comes with steel caged ones as standard

[sacko]

Not saying it will happen Mike, I have had metal ones on a couple of my engines with no problems, but when I replace them now I always stick a plastic caged one in if possible.

[Mike W]

Only reason I stick with metal caged is they are cheaper ... oh that and the fact when its just starting to go its rattly as hell lol.... I treat them as consumable part and keep 2 in all the time lol....

[fudded]

Take the heli apart, its pi$$ing down, so I take the family out for lunch, what happens. THE SUNSHINES

Sean

[fudded]

Well ive popped my bearing change cherry, went really well, a lot easier than I thought. For anyone who has never had to change a rear bearing I would recommend you download the first smack talk video. It pretty much walks you through it step by step.
Will try to get a test flight in tommorow

Sean

[buckers]

I takes longer to get the heli engine out, than it does to change the bearings, as long as you prep the oven and the fridge first.........