[Healeys] crankshaft bearings - what make to look for?

[Bob Spidell]

Well, I immediately had to Google 'Vandervell,' and came across this bit 
of trivia, which I thought interesting:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Vandervell


Bob


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Tadek -
>
> Unfortunately, the Isreali company "County" has basically under priced
> everyone else out of the AH bearing business, probably in the last 5 years,
> and now it is next to impossible to get decent bearings for the Healey 100.
> County bearings are single metal tin bearings, and several racers have
> complained that they only last maybe two races before needing replacement.
> Other daily driver users have complained about these bearings as well.
>
> The best bearings, by far (that were available until only a couple of years
> ago) were Vandervell bearings.  They are tri-metal layered bearings and will
> easily last the lifetime of your car (if you maintain the engine properly).
> If you are lucky, you may be able to find some old stock if you shop around
> a bit.
>
> You can also try some of the race shops, like Dennis Welch,
> Cape-International or possibly British Car Specialists (in California) and
> see if they have any ideas.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>
>
>   
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