[Fot] variation in Timken carrier bearing width?

[Jason Sukey]

John,
        Replacing the old bearings because they were worn out.  New Timkens
seem to be the best available option.

Jason

On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 12:52 PM, John Styduhar <johnstydo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Some of the USA-stamped Timkens even look cheap when you compare them to
> the England-made.  I wouldn't be surprised if they were made overseas. If
> there is nothing wrong with your old bearings, why replace them?
>
> On Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 8:59 AM, Jason Sukey <jsukey at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Has anyone else noticed rather large variation in carrier bearing width's
>> when rebuilding a spitfire differential?  The one I'm building right now,
>> I've replaced what I suspect are the original bearings (Timken England)
>> with brand new Timken USA bearings.  In order to reach the required .004"
>> preload, it will require .012" LESS total shim than what was in there
>> originally.  That seems like a big difference with the only variable being
>> new bearings.  I'm using the same housing, same carrier, the bearings
>> visually look to be fully pressed home.  Anyone else experience this?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jason Sukey
>>
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