[Healeys] Trunnion Needle Thrust Bearings

[Alan]

Hi Bob
I have used both (as described in my earlier post). The differences I noted
were that the Cape bearings fitted with no trouble and the kit included an
assortment of shims.  The AH kit was about 20-30thou thicker and didn't have
any shims with it. The additional thickness meant it didn't fit on one side
and didn't need shims on the other.  By the way, I luckily had a few
trunnions available and by selective assembly got away with it.

If you have a surface grinder available go with the AH kit and shave the
thrust washer until you get the thickness you need. Otherwise I would
suggest you buy from Cape and get a kit that works.
My two cents...........
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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Spidell
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 7:52 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] Trunnion Needle Thrust Bearings

No response on my first inquiry; thought I'd try one more time:

Does anyone know the difference--besides 100% in price--between the Cape
Int. bearings (60# last I checked) and the AH Spares equivalent (30#)?

That's a significant difference, but I'll pay it if it's justified.


bs

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