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Bob Wight
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    Buc,
    I just replaced that same bearing on my ’56 RD-18 30hp. The bearing number 20-52 represents the bore and outer bearing diameters in millimeters. Bearing depth/thickness is 15mm, so full number is 20-52-15. Doing a google search, I found a corresponding ball bearing is either SKF bearing #6304 or NDH bearing #3304. Photo of mine enclosed.

    25-New-Rear-Roller-Bearing-20-52-15

    Bob

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