[Fot] Bearings for Southwick Conversion

[Dave]

The Timken number that I tried using is RW507ER.  Perhaps the Suffix R is the radius designation.  In any event, it doesn't really cross with the Green bearing used for the Moser axle and I could not get a different Timken bearing.  The inner races have a different radius on the i.d.  I alway use Timken, but not this time.  Southwick will also send you Green bearings.  Number RW507E. 
Dave H. 

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> On Dec 29, 2020, at 5:10 PM, Phil Gott <vfracing at aol.com> wrote:
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> Thanks, guys!
> The seal that failed is not the O-ring. It is the seal in the bearing itself. Gear oil from the differential is slowly working its way into the bearing and diluting the grease, which is getting thrown out onto the brakes.
> Much appreciate the responses. I had not heard of “Green” bearings as a brand before. Good to know that the chamfer radii are different from Timken.
> In googling the part numbers it looks like Moser actually sells the bearing and retainer as a set available from jEGS, Summit, etc.
> Thanks very much, everyone! And for such fast responses. What a great group!
> Phil
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>> On Dec 29, 2020, at 7:54 PM, Dave <dlhogye at comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Check the radius of the Timken bearing closely and make sure it will fit, or is larger than the radius on the axle flange before you install it.  Moser axles don't come with Timken bearings.  They come with Green bearings.  The first time I used Timken, I found that the radius of the bearing interferes with the radius of the axle and keeps the bearing from going on as it should.  There was about .015" gap.  
>> The numbers on the Green box are 9507F RW507E.  I asked the auto parts guy to get me the Timken cross and when installing it, noticed I could press it on all the way, leaving a gap to the shoulder. 
>> Dave H. 
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>>> On Dec 29, 2020, at 3:21 PM, Phil Gott via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>> Does anyone know the part number for the axle bearings and shrink-on retainer used in the Southwick Conversion?  I’m a bit hesitant to take it apart until  I have a replacement bearing. My bearing is fine but the seal is failing and throwing grease onto the brakes....
>>> Or maybe a make and model of car that it fits? I heard somewhere it is a Ford bearing, but don’t know the year, make and model.
>>> Thanks!
>>> Phil Gott
>>> 
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