Keggers Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 I have to replace my tires and a few guide bearings on my Grizzly 17" bandsaw. I thnk I have the technique to replace the tires in hand but was wondering if there are any potential problems in replacing the bearings? I've just ordered the replacement parts from Grizzly. I've noticed lately some odd noises from my bandsaw especially after installing a new 1" blade. The blade moves from side to side and the machine has some major vibration. I cleaned the resin off the tires and then noticed the bottom tire isn't staying on the wheel near the top. Like it has stretched somehow. So I'm going to replace those. I'm guessing the noise I'm hearing is coming from a couple of quide bearings that are frozen or almost frozen. For those of you who have done it - is there any problem of getting the old bearings off and the new ones on? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 The vibration may be from play in the wheel bearings, have you checked them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 I've run the machine without a blade and know that that the bottom bearing is fine. I can actually see a gap between the blade/tire and wheel on the bottom wheel when running so I really think it's the tires. Thanks. I will check the top wheel bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 The vibration may be from play in the wheel bearings, have you checked them? If there is some play - the bearings should be "growling" when the wheels are turned by hand, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Never done the bearing or the tires on either of my Grizz saws.. Looking forward to hearing about your experience! I know Marc did a video on the tires.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Never done the bearing or the tires on either of my Grizz saws.. Looking forward to hearing about your experience! I know Marc did a video on the tires.. I've watched Marc's video a few times. I might try putting the tires on with the wheels still on the saw. That's my thinking right now but I might change my mind when the tires get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Grizzly does a lot of "how to" videos as well.. You might check youtube to see if they have one for changing the tires on their machines.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 If there is some play - the bearings should be "growling" when the wheels are turned by hand, right? Maybe. With the blade off, can you wiggle either of the wheels laterally? The top one may move on the adjuster. The bearings are likely OK if they spin smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 I'm having the same issues with my 17" Griz, Kent. The tires are fine but I've been getting the wobbly blade ever since I snapped my last one. No idea what's causing it and I haven't endeavored to fix it yet. A couple of my guide bearings are very sticky, too. They're absolute junk. I was considering getting Carters but damn they're expensive...and some people act like bearings don't really mean anything. Anyway, it's frustrating. I hate dealing with tool problems. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Grizzly does a lot of "how to" videos as well.. You might check youtube to see if they have one for changing the tires on their machines.. Grizzly does have a video on how to change tires. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Grizzly does have a video on how to change tires. Thanks! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Bostic sells a bearing lube with a straw like WD40. The lube is kinda Teflon like, goes on wet but dries quickly. Meant mostly for router bearings but I have used it on sticking bearings with great results. I bet if you measured those guide bearings carefully w digital calipers there is a good chance they are a standard metric size. Then you could search and buy them lots of places. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Bostic sells a bearing lube with a straw like WD40. The lube is kinda Teflon like, goes on wet but dries quickly. Meant mostly for router bearings but I have used it on sticking bearings with great results. I bet if you measured those guide bearings carefully w digital calipers there is a good chance they are a standard metric size. Then you could search and buy them lots of places. I never thought about lubbing mine. Don't know why. Bostic is on my shopping list. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I just found out that the guide bearings for my Grizzly G0513X bandsaw are out of stock and Grizzly can't give me a date as to when they'll have more. I don't know what to do now. I'm wondering if these bearings can be cleaned since they are suppose to be sealed? Any help or links to another source for guide bearings will be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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