Might anyone happen to know of a cross-reference part number for the dual-race ball bearing that fits inside of the alternator idler pulley on a Twin Comanche?
The Lycoming part number is #78629, as referenced in Service Instruction 1249. Lycoming wants $166 for the bearing; similar bearings from vendors like Timken cost $12-15!
Or better yet, does anyone have a contact at Lycoming Purchasing who could tell us the vendor for that bearing.