2001LC
SILVER Star
I would replace bearings, next service!
The bearing may just have dust/dirt, or it has pits IDK!. I use micro fiber, to wipe and inspect. Top roller bearing. may be dirt or is it a pit. Bottom roller I'd ask the same.
Race looks a bit scored (black, brown, silver). You can sand in a cross hatch, with fine emery cloth. But replacement is best.
I would have given a failing grade, on this race.
You may have have a little to much grease packed in cavity. I say this because of how much remained on spindle, and signs of heat. Without a small air gap, bearings will retain more heat. But better to much, than not enough grease pack in cavity!
On axle, where axle needle bearing rides. Is very good indicator of condition of needle bearings.
Your spindle took a beating, from loose wheel bearings. Likely long ago, before your time. Use a ~600 grit to polish spindle, it will be fine.
The bearing may just have dust/dirt, or it has pits IDK!. I use micro fiber, to wipe and inspect. Top roller bearing. may be dirt or is it a pit. Bottom roller I'd ask the same.
Race looks a bit scored (black, brown, silver). You can sand in a cross hatch, with fine emery cloth. But replacement is best.
I would have given a failing grade, on this race.
You may have have a little to much grease packed in cavity. I say this because of how much remained on spindle, and signs of heat. Without a small air gap, bearings will retain more heat. But better to much, than not enough grease pack in cavity!
On axle, where axle needle bearing rides. Is very good indicator of condition of needle bearings.
Your spindle took a beating, from loose wheel bearings. Likely long ago, before your time. Use a ~600 grit to polish spindle, it will be fine.