Stuart, I am going to pick at your brain (it is a good one, too) one last time.

You mention the thrust bearing and shim. I assume you mean the cap over the bearing must face the axle eye. And for shims. Wonder if there is no room for shims? I assume that the bearing between the spindle and axle (and facing the axle) is OK. There is no other way without resurfacing the spindle or axle. I don't think that would be a good thing.

I think I am in good shape.

PS - your name on the tech tip looks good on the resume.

Thanks again.

Dennis
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