hmmm, how very interesting. the factory "bugeye" parts book (wich i have
one of , from J.H. bennett in allentown Pa. who was a dealer) does not show
any tapered roller bearings for front hubs.....
chuck.
the same darn bugeye for 30 years! (gimmie 1.5 months and i'll be able to
say 31 years! LOL!)
> [Original Message]
> From: Bill Rister <brister@houston.rr.com>
> To: Spridgets List <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>; David Lieb
<dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
> Date: 11/13/2004 8:15:57 AM
> Subject: Re: Bugeye wheel bearings
>
> Paul and Frank both say the roller bearings were after-market. I have
> to disagree ...apparently this type ball bearing was used with the
> 62-forward Sprite/Midgets. The roller bearings I removed from my AN5
> were original. They have never been replaced the entire 43 years I've
> owned the car ... not thru neglect, I simply have low mileage - 67k at
> this time. Apparently BMC went to the ball bearing configuration
> with the first or second square body. So I'll go ahead and give these a
> try.
>
> Thanks to all for the quick replies.
>
>
> David Lieb wrote:
>
> > Bill,
> > As Paul says, the whole Spridget line came with ball bearings at all
> > four corners. I disagree with the concept that they are as good as
> > tapered roller bearings. In converting my 1972 Midget from wires to
> > disks last winter, I also converted to Timken roller bearings.
> > http://www.team.net/html_arc/spridgets-mod/200203/msg00008.html is
> > from the Spridget list archives and contains all of the info I needed
> > to make
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