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Offline Davehuge

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Peerless 930-010 Advice needed!
« on: September 06, 2019, 10:32:02 am »
Hi all

I just got a Peerless 930-010 6 speed gearbox. When I opened it up I found the aluminum casing is badly worn, where the axle exits the gearbox.

I can see there's slots where bearings could be fitted, one on each axle. Can I just go ahead and fit bearings on each axle?

Thanks, Dave.

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Re: Peerless 900-010 Advice needed!
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2019, 10:47:10 am »
I've attached a photo...

I don't understand why there's no bearing in there?

Surely a steel driveshaft rotating in an aluminum casing isn't going to last long?  :confused:

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Re: Peerless 930-010 Advice needed!
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2019, 01:44:03 am »
Yes you can install bearings in the housing.
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Re: Peerless 930-010 Advice needed!
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2019, 02:08:21 pm »
Hi Negrey

Thanks. Got the bearings and installed them. Looks and feels much better.   8)

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Re: Peerless 930-010 Advice needed!
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2021, 12:14:30 pm »
Dave, 

   To answer your question:  The aluminum alloy Peerless uses for their transaxle cases has a small amount of silicone in it so that the aluminum bore that the axle rides through is actually a "bushing."  Most OEMs don't want to pay extra for bearings, so they specify no-bearings, and the aluminum alloy works fine for light-duty lawn mowing. 

   I also notice that the bearings in your picture look like ball bearings.  Peerless also offers needle bearings for these axles for better load-carrying capabilities. 

Respectfully, 
Rodney Rom 
Peerless Gear Master Technician 
Rom's Reworks 
Butler, MO 
"No matter how many material possessions or awards you may acquire in your lifetime, the only thing you will ever truly own is your reputation." (Age 73)

 

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