Just for sh*ts and g*ggles, I called the Federal Mogul product line and spoke to a great rep, Rick.
He dug out the prints for the 1625 and figured out that there was never any seal in this bearing....
He's going to put in a ticket to the product manager with my phone number in it. Not sure if this will garner a call back or not...but I may refer him to this thread or steal JB's pictures and send them to him....IF I get a call back....
SO, is it a fitment problem with the pieces and parts?
Is it a grease issue? ie too much or wrong stuff???
Would surely love to know!
Stay tuned!
Still looking for an original used bearing to cut up!
Steve
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