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2.2 mm steel ball bearings
I only need a few...anybody have a clue where to buy some? Maybe a bike shop? Tiny little buggers sure like to vanish if you drop 'em.
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05-27-2022, 10:39 PM
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Do you have Menards or Lowes nearby? They carry ball bearings.
At Menards they're back in the area where the bots and other fasteners are. They have sliding bins with different ball bearing sizes. At Lowes or HD I'd think they'd be in the hardware section in one of the bins.
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05-28-2022, 04:39 AM
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I'll look in my stash - how many do you need?
(edit) smallest I have is 3.7. You definitely could try a bike shop; I checked amazon, as you probably did and saw some that size in brass but that doesn't help you. I'm going to give this a think...
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05-28-2022, 05:19 AM
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Thanks everybody. A Lowes about 15 miles from me, will give that a shot. Actually only need one...a 1/4" ratchet repair thing. Thought I'd buy a batch in case I drop another. A tricky operation.
Repair kits available but all I need is a tiny ball bearing.
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05-28-2022, 09:55 AM
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Update
My sharp eyed wife found the lost bearing!
 Clever girl swept the area debris in a pile and used a magnet. Actually, shouldn't have bothered to try to fix it. But it's an old USA made Craftsman with a bit of an emotional attachment. So, once more into the breech. Here's what I'm trying to do...this guy is cheating. Video is of a 1/2" drive ratchet. Easy-peasy, lots of clearance. 1/4" drive? Keeping the ball in place when inserting the pawl is a SOB! Going to try to make an assembly tool out of a paper clip. Also I have a wristwatch spring bar removal tool..that might work. To cut out his BS, go to around 5:30 of the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCbblXKZFQs&ab_channel=TheScottyDoList
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05-28-2022, 10:50 AM
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large speaker magnet in a pillow case is a great way to sweep / recover small lost parts.
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Nice recovery!
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05-28-2022, 06:31 PM
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1985 Porsche 911 Cab
1982 Porsche 911SC 3.0L warmed over
