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Old 12-13-2006, 08:17 AM
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I point the top of the support shaft, then round it slightly. I seal the top end of the outside support pipe. Drop a single ball bearing in for the top bearing. I put a gob of light grease on the top end of the support shaft when I insert it when the vane is completed.
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