Hi Dennis
I would suggest that you use some Loctite stud and bearing fit. This is an
excellent product, and should retain the bearing with at least as much force
as the other side. The 0.001 inch difference in diameter will make the
difference between a light press fit and an interference fit. The old
bearing must have spun on the carrier due to some type of seizure, either
due to a small piece of debris or less likely serious wear. A new bearing
would in my opinion be unlikely to spin again without any assistance from
Loctite so if you use some you will be safe. If you are troubled by this
thought then look out for a carrier second hand, there are several "donor"
vehicles for this piece, The TR 4A 5 (250) and 6 also any of the 2000, 2500
2.5 series of saloons as well as the Dolomite Sprint, and I think it is the
same bit in the TR 2 3 and 4.
I Believe the list to be accurate but I have been unable to verify as I
don't have catalogues for all of the cars!
Graham.
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From: <MD.FEED@nwh.org>
Subject: TR-6 Differential Carrier
> I'm still in the bowels of my differential rebuild. The side
bearings are the focus
> of this question for the mechanically minded. The side bearing nearest the
ring is tight on
> its shaft.I removed it with a bearing splitter and puller. The opposite
side bearing can
> nearly be pulled off with my hand. I miked both shafts. The ring side is
1.500 inches, the
> opposite side is 1.499 to 1.500 inches, with a little "wear" appearance.
What has caused
> the loose side bearing to be loose?. I'm hoping that a new bearing can
correct this
> problem. The million dollar question, is it the shaft or the bearing?
>
> Dennis
> 75-TR-6 Massachusetts
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