Mark -
I would definitely not use a single row bearing for the rear axle. There
are 2 row bearings widely available from the usual sources. I have not seen
anyone carry the old style 13 ball bearing types... I don't think anyone
makes these anymore because they cost more to manufacture and assemble.
Cheers,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 9/13/05, Mark and Kathy <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net> wrote:
>
> I picked up a set of rear wheel bearings locally that have 10 ball
> bearings
> in a single row. This was crossed over from my original R M bearing that
> has , 2 rows of about 13 ball bearings.(almost twice as many balls) Has
> technology come that far where this is a correct substitution or should I
> not
> use a single row bearing unit for my rear axle. The bearing came up as a
> transmission bearing in their computer and actually has a retaining ring
> similar to an input shaft bearing. But I can remove that certainly.
> All dimensions are the same, however it is about 1/8 of an inch thinner in
> depth than the original.
>
> I found Steve Byers article from 2002 in the archives but he returned
> these
> bearings and went with Moss.
>
> Has anyone tried these bearings recently , especially with all the new
> rear-end gears that have been purchased?
>
> Thanks,,, Mark
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