Questions on whether to replace bearings, belts?

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fitzhugh
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Great, so I'll hold off for now unless it shakes itself - or me - apart.
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"Wild Bad Bob"
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JPG, why inside out? Learning here!!
Measure once, cut as many times as needed to get it right! Bob
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rbursek wrote:JPG, why inside out? Learning here!!
By placing the wide part in, the belt has a natural tendency to assume a round shape(i.e. no 'set'). Good for 'storage' time.

Learned this from Bill! Using belt conditioner also. Good advice!!!!!
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