Brand new rusted cutlass bearing

[Project_Mayhem]

I received this cutlass bearing from a reputable vendor. The inside looks new but the outside has some grinding and corrosion on the outside. It appears to have some surface rust. Is this to be expected or should I return it? If this thing has steel in it, I'd imagine it would make it very difficult to remove in the future

 

[dlochner]

It looks like it was installed once already and pulled out. It should be nice and shiny when you get it.

 

[Tally Ho]

That was my first thought too…it looks like someone installed it and then returned it.

That said, a little scotchbright pad may clean it right up…

But if not, I would contact the seller.

Greg