[Healeys] Torrington roller bearings trunnion

[John Harper]

Chris

I have fitted trunnion roller bearings to my BN1 but they may have been 
a different make. I have only driven the car a few miles since a full 
rebuild but so far all seems fine and with less steering effort although 
this is only subjective.

I did however have a problem fitting these because they are, I believe 
slightly wider (taller) than the original bronze washer pack. Therefore 
the bearing was tight without any shims. On one I managed to still have 
the correct clearance with no shims at all but on the other I had to 
machine a small amount from the top of the stub/swivel axle.

So - just a word of warning. It may not be a simple fitting job so allow 
some time for extra work.

Best regards

>I have got a Torringtom roller bearing setup to replace the phosphor 
>bronze bushes in the top of the king pin to trunnion, that I'm going 
>to fit on my BJ8.
>I'm guessing you fit them dry, with a hand full of shims, set a 
>minimal end float (around a thou or so) by adding and removing shims, 
>then once you have required end float dry, pull apart and repack with 
>grease and reassemble.
>Is that correct??
>Any grease grade/ type comments?? Clearance comments?
>Hoping it will help low speed manouverability with lots of neg camber, 
>6in wheels and Penrite steering molasses in the steering box....
>Best
>Chris
>www.myaustinhealey.com
>PS Go Casey Stoner you legend - Winner of the 2011 Moto GP championship 
>today! And go the Wallabies tonight!!!
>
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John Harper