Mounting the new rolling guides couldn’t be simpler. It is literally a 10 minute job, as the pictures below show*.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS & INSTALLATION
A detailed comparison demonstrating the physical installation of the precision rolling guides on the original OEM headblock.
The headblock with OEM guides, showing the new rolling guides standing in front.
Removing the OEM guides.
The underside of the rolling guide compared to the OEM guide. Note the offset hole that puts the roller axis forward of the old guide, thus preserving the head wrap angle.
TECHNICAL ASSEMBLY & ALIGNMENT
PHASE 01: Mounting the rolling guides.
PHASE 02: The headblock fitted with rolling guides, showing the old OEM guides standing in front.
PHASE 03: Another view of the headblock with rolling guides.
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* For peace of mind, before extensive use with the new guides we recommend having an alignment check carried out by a reputable company such as JRF Magnetics.