Dennis, grabbing hold of the inner plate as it sits on the stub, and without the outer bearing or outer plate installed, the outer edge of the inner plate can move in and out approximately 1/16 inch. The outer bearing, also has about the same amount of play. However, when assembled the plates(inner and outer) have slightly less than 1/16. Since the bearings on both sides appear in good shape, I'm speculating that the Indian bearings have intentionally no play, whereas the Hoffman English bearings have intentionally some play. If I had my preference, a little play is what I would want. While the ones with no play don't bind, they are tight enough that when spun without a drum or wheel installed, the carrier plates will only spin about 1 1/2 times as opposed to the other side which will go three or four revolutions. Not very scientific, I admit, but the Indian bearing side will drag a bit.
Erich in Mukilteo
Erich in Mukilteo