Most towns have places that sell ball bearings, and other bearings. Take some of what you have and compare them to what might be in stock. sometimes Home Depot or Tractor Supply has bearings(not ball bearings). Check around with some local craftsmen. Places that rebuild starters or alternators for vehicles could probably direct you to a source. Google "ball bearings", or "bearings" suppliers and see what happens. Add your town into the query.

Thanks for the ideas. I made a round of the hardware store...didn't think of the alternator rebuild type places.

I did find a source online, with bearings at a reasonable price. The same place I found them for the Tempo Kings I just rebuilt.

Just waiting on a few more parts.... and then.... new project time? Or clean up the tools??

I'd even try a machine shop for bearings- you just never know. They may be able to help you out or point you in the right direction.

I already posted they type of bearing. These are not something you will find at a hardware store, big box store or motor shop. You will need to get these at a bearing shop or power transmission supply house or directly from Ludwig.

The bearings are "nice 405-7"

http://www.plccenter.com/Buy/NICE%20SKF/4057

I got these numbers off a set from a speed king I have apart and confirmed the measurements with a caliper.

Or you could click thin shell's link and purchase there.

When you have a stiff Speed King (or other pedal), the paraffin-based lube has turned to what is essentially candle wax. Best way to soften the stuff? Bake the pedal in a low-heat oven, around 200 degrees or so. Since SK's have no plastic parts, this isn't an issue. Once it's good and hot and the wax starts to melt, let it cool a bit and then go ahead with the solvent bath.

JR -- great tip - thank you -- would have worked out well... even though the JP Blaster did the trick, it would have been nice to soften it up first.

And my long suffering spouse wouldn't have any angst about it, either. I once washed a VW engine case in the dishwasher.... and last night I baked the SK pedal and base (which I'd bead blasted) in the oven to make sure they were dry before spraying with enamel!

LOL! Yeah, I've slow-cooked guitar bodies in the oven to lower the humidity content and dry 'em out a bit. Could probably cook powder-coat too, but I haven't gone that far yet. :D