Guest old crank Posted November 12, 1999 Share Posted November 12, 1999 Looking for information regarding early ball radial thrust bearings. ie: wheel bearings, transmission and differential bearings. These bearings consisted of a cup, loose balls and a race. Is this style available from a specialty manufacturer, if so please forward information. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted November 13, 1999 Share Posted November 13, 1999 Here is a company that seems to help us out most every time. However, have each and every measurement on hand, as they do not service by application. Bearings, Belts, & Chains Inc. 555 E. Walnut St. Lebanon, PA. 17042 / 717-272-5200 As the Co. name says, thats all they sell. Good Luck, RAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old crank Posted November 24, 1999 Share Posted November 24, 1999 Rick<BR>Thanks for the lead. I contacted Bearings, Belts & Chains and sent them a sample of the bearing cups that I had removed from the Brush differential. After their inspection they called and informed me that they had never seen this type of bearing before, nor did they have any leads to finding this vintage of bearing. They are returning my samples. So the hunt is still on. Thanks again.<BR>Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted December 8, 1999 Share Posted December 8, 1999 Don,<P>Sorry they could not help you. I wish I could had seen what you needed while your parts where in my back yard. I beleive these to be like the front wheel bearings of this 1904 Studebaker Electric we're doing. Let me know if I can help in any way. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old crank Posted December 23, 1999 Share Posted December 23, 1999 Rick<BR>If you will send me your e-mail address, I'll send you pictures of the bearings. Thanks.<BR>Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted December 23, 1999 Share Posted December 23, 1999 Don, <P>It's rahoover@worldnet.att.net<P>All you need to do is click on my registration above my postings.<P>Lets see what you have. We fought this battle before. Maybe we can help.<P>Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted December 29, 1999 Share Posted December 29, 1999 Don, <P> Recieved pictures. Yep, been there. Have you checked with a machine shop with CNC capability to make the races?<BR> Bearings are available thru MSC Supply Co. or McMaster-Carr. No problem there.<BR> Is that one inner race, part of the gear? Or is it pressed on? I could not see or tell. I hope it's seperate.<BR> Give me a couple days till I can see some friends about this. Had a similar problem with a '11 Fiat a few years back. <P>Rick<BR> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old crank Posted December 29, 1999 Share Posted December 29, 1999 Rick,<BR>Yes the inner race is part of the gear, it was form ground originally to fit a 3/4" diameter ball, that part of the bearing is still usable. It's the cup portion that is destroyed. I sent the cups to Wayne at Brass Auto in CA to look at for manufacturing, he thinks from the pictures he can make them. Thanks for you interest and please let me know if you find out anything. I'd still be interested to know if someone is selling them.<BR>Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2000 Share Posted January 8, 2000 HT DESIGN OFF BEARING I BELIEVE YOU ARE DISCUSSING IS MARGINAL AT BEST.IF YOU PLAN ON DRIVING THE CAR MUCH,YOU WOULD BE WELL ADVISED TO USE A LITTLE INGINUITY AND USE MODERN TIMKIM BEARINGS,THEY HANDLE THE RADIAL LOAD AND THE AXIAL THRUST FAR BETTER THAN A BALL BEARING. I HAVE DONE THIS SUBISTUTION MANY TIMES ON MY OUN AND FRIENDS CARS.PHIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old crank Posted January 15, 2000 Share Posted January 15, 2000 Rick,<BR>I wanted to let you know that Wayne Simoni at Classic Autopart Restoration in CA made a perfect set of bearings identical to the originals. I know that I could have submitted to more modern techniques, but using the original configuration is a lot more satisfying. The kind of driving this car will get on our highways of today, the bearings will surely be sufficient.<BR> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted January 15, 2000 Share Posted January 15, 2000 Don, <P> Good deal!! I agree with you. That's what this, is all about. Thanks for letting me know.<BR> Received your E-Mail also. I will keep him in mind, Thanks. Quality doe's come with a price.<P>Rick <p>[This message has been edited by Rick Hoover (edited 01-15-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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