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Originally Posted by Harley_ish
"Setting" (& checking) end play is for Tapered Roller.

You can check end play on Sealed Ball, but that's just for checking internal bearing wear.

So what are you using?
Sealed bearings. The videos I was watching, he was using tapered but I didn't know the endplay rule.
 
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Look inside the hub, one side (maybe both) will have a distinct shoulder that the outer race of the bearing will be pressed against.

Tell us what you see, or post a pic.
 
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Did you give up, throw a tarp over it and park it in the shed?
 
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Did you give up, throw a tarp over it and park it in the shed?
Hahaha. No - I have a toddler running around now and I've just been wrapped up in my other hobby (guns) lately. I'll get eyes on it this weekend. Thanks for the concern!
 
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