Typical inspection for new Listertoids

[veggie]

What grit of emery cloth is recommended to attain the necessary polish on the rod journal?

Veggie

[vdubnut62]

Veggie, personally I would start with 600 and progress to whatever it took to make it look like a mirror. Maybe not necessary to be that slick, but the better the finish, the longer the bearing shell will last. You can get 1500 grit wet or dry paper that works well with a little oil
at just about any parts store, Wally world used to carry it, but not sure now, they have turned to crap lately.
Ron