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| Posted: Thu Jun 21st, 2012 03:12 pm |
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Andy Vaughan
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Hello, quick question for you all. i have a set of hands wheels for my 61 fox and i know the 4" fronts had a timken bearing/race setup (when i got mine there were no bearings in the wheels). I would like to run a flanged stepped sealed bearing instead. Have any of you done this and where have you sourced the bearings from? Any info/help highly appreciated!
Thanks!
Andy
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21st, 2012 03:28 pm |
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Ted Johnson
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Not all Hands wheels used tapered roller bearings. 5/8" ball bearings were available as well. Dig around in McMaster Carr, and perhaps you can find a ball bearing that'll adapt. The tapered roller is every bit as good as a ball bearing, so get some of those if you can't find a ball bearing. If you need to step down to fit a 5/8" axle, a piece of properly sized tubing will do very well. I always pack tapered rollers with black moly MP grease for less friction. TJ
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21st, 2012 04:13 pm |
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Steve Miller
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andy ... first thing you have to no .!!! this is how i do ..it but i wouldnt say its 100% good idea .. seems a high percent of vintage wheels were 3/4" taper and then turned later to mostly 5/8ths so i have few wheels layin around and good supply of 5/8ths bearings ...i have infact put 5/8ths flaneged bearings in a 3/4" taper race they seem to center them selfs right up works perfect ..now like i say this is just me but to answer your question .. its yes .. i have blitz kart i raced few times go power wheels i stuffed 5/8ths bearings in it .. im also very cheap and if i have somethin layin around ill spend 3 hours tryin to make it work befor i go buy somethin proper ..
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21st, 2012 04:14 pm |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21st, 2012 04:55 pm |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21st, 2012 10:57 pm |
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David Luciani
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if those rims are in good shape i have a set i'd trade with the 5/8 bearings.
you'd have to cover both shippings as i'm pretty broke right now.
my daughters car insurance set me back nearly $3000.00.
dave
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21st, 2012 11:06 pm |
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Ted Johnson
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Hey, Dave! Sounds like you need to trade in your daughter, or your insurance company! 3K for insurance is outrageous! TJ
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21st, 2012 11:42 pm |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21st, 2012 11:47 pm |
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Sterling Brundick
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Ted (Fred) - so glad to see the name fix!! When did that happen?
Could be Dave's daughther has had a ticket or 2 or maybe a wreck (I hope not). Auto insurance for kids is higher than camel b---s. It may also have something to do with the state in which he lives as each state has different rates. Of course, you probably know that. Sterling
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 12:06 am |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 12:58 am |
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Ted Johnson
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Best of luck, Dave. I think the insurance biz is one big racket.
Sterling, Kevin Gagne fixed the name thing a day or two ago. It just works better! TJ
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 01:48 am |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 11:26 am |
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Steve Miller
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i dunno about where dave lives but in hornell n.y. they wanted 1200 bucks twice a yr for just liability lowest coverage .for all 16 yr olds .??? they said bri didnt have diving experiance .. my kid blurted out listen lady i been driving since i was 5 .!!!! aahhhhh gotta love it when your kid tells it like it is ..finally got her in same Co. that i been in for 34 yrs .. its still 900 bucks a yr but atleast she can halfway afford it .. heck i think she only makes 5000 a yr lol..
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