Thanks to everyone for their suggestions and even the lively conversation
pro and con. I have an old Bower/BCA (Federal Mogul) that I'm looking at and
it lists the same bearing and seal for 46-59 Chevy 1/2 ton trucks. So it
looks like both the AD and TF guys are able to engage in the same
conversation.
My reasoning for replacing bearings with the taper style is that A.) My
bearings are showing signs of brinnelling on the inner bearings. B.) I am
going to use the disc brake kit that uses the original hubs and spindles.
The catalog recommends their taper bearing kit. (Just trying to increase
sales?). C.) I remember from my old engineering courses that taper bearings
are rated for about double the radial load and almost 4 times that thrust
load. ( I admit I drank a lot during my college days and may have my facts
all screwed up) that's why I was looking for taper bearings. Why don't I
just buy the kit? A.) I'm cheap B.) It's too easy. (I'm already going the
easy route on the brakes.) I enjoy scrounging whether it's looking through
catalogs, internet searches or tapping into the knowledge of everyone here
at oletrucks. If I had more time I'd be digging in the junkyard figgerin',
fabbin' and riggin' like the good old days.
You have to agree this is more fun that giving your credit card number over
the phone.
thanks again everyone and I'll be looking for folks wearing Oletruck
T-shirts at Carlisle tomorrow.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
To: "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Front wheel bearings 51 AD
> Note those numbers are for 55-1/2 to 59, and Scott is looking for 51
> numbers. I think they will be different. In fact, the 50 and earlier may
> be different than the 51 to 55-1/2.
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@COMPAQ.com>
> To: "Scott Tyson" <scott-tyson@worldnet.att.net>; "oletrucks"
> <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:41 AM
> Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Front wheel bearings 51 AD
>
>
> > The numbers are 909052-R (inner) and 909067-R (outer). The only company
I
> can find that is currently making these is MBS in Japan. I have contacted
a
> number of bearing supply houses in the Houston area with no luck.
> >
> > http://www.escribe.com/automotive/american/chevygmtruck/m28879.html is
> where this info is in the archives.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Scott Tyson [mailto:scott-tyson@worldnet.att.net]
> > Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 8:01 AM
> > To: oletrucks
> > 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
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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