I don't see how the tapered bearings would be better for axial loads either.
The only advantage that I believe they have is better heat
dissipation/conduction, which is good for disc brakes because they like to
put heat into the hub (drums don't heat the hub as much because of their
high thermal mass and large surface area). The tapered bearings stand up
better with melted grease. Discs are more likely to warp when too hot.
I found that Napa has the original type ball bearings for pretty cheap ($44
for the big inner one) and I am using them with no problems yet.
It is hard to find roller bearings for the truck because of the unique taper
of the spindle and the grease seal on the inner bearing.
-Josiah
-----Original Message-----
From: Allen Jones [mailto:jonesal@u.washington.edu]
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:16 AM
To: oletrucks
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Front wheel bearings 51 AD
I'm curious as to why you say the tapered bearings will provide better
lateral support/stability. I remember an email a few years back from Bob
Adler saying the ball bearings were better if the front axle was stock, but
can't remember why -- perhaps I am remembering wrong. Is yours? I used the
stock ball bearings in my '50 and have been very happy with their
performance and I cruise on the hwy up to 80 mph (thanks to Patrick's 3.55
ratio). The truck is very solid cornering. I can maybe see where tapered
bearings might be a good idea for disk brakes, but don't have any hard
evidence to back that up.
Keep looking around for your part numbers. I've seen them published here
and there -- in fact, you might check the archives as this subject has
arisen a couple of times before.
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Tyson" <scott-tyson@worldnet.att.net>
To: "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 6:01 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Front wheel bearings 51 AD
> I'm am planning on replacing the original style ball bearing front wheel
> bearings with tapered bearings for better lateral support/stability. I am
> looking for the part numbers for the inner and outer bearings. So far I
have
> found the old Federal-Mogul number is B-1 and B-52 respectfully. I have
not
> been able to cross reference to a tapered bearing. The seal is a National
seal
> 6064.
>
> Does anyone know the bearing numbers/manufacturer I'm looking for or a
good
> website with the information to select the proper bearings?
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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