Originally Posted by
skydog6653
I wondered about this. Glenn's and some other books warn against trying to put loose bearing balls

in a retainer situation as it can be hard to assemble. Maybe I'll attempt this. Do you then put in the full amount it will take and remove one for spacing?
not difficult at all. use the grease like glue. the only one i would use retainers with is for 1 piece cranks. i do threaded forks upside down