[Healeys] BN4 steering box bearings

[Ricchardd Mayor]

I think it’s smart thing to do.  New ball bearings are very inexpensive and if the old cage is not damaged then it’s a no brainer.


Richard Mayor
boyracer466 at gmail.com


> On Feb 11, 2023, at 9:07 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I was going to write 'Why bother?' Then I saw that new bearings are $80/ea at Moss. Still, I don't think I'd trust a race that has had ball bearings forcibly removed and replaced, but--theoretically--I don't think the balls would escape if you could get them back in properly. But, given the hassle of replacing these bearings I think I'd spring for new.
> 
> 
> On 2/11/2023 8:34 AM, S and T Miller via Healeys wrote:
>> Has anyone replaced the individual ball bearings by removing each ball from the cage and replacing with new balls in a good cage? My measurements are 1/4" balls? Sound correct? Can't see why it wouldn't be possible. I realize the entire bearing cages are available, and I also need to replace one race. 
>> TIA, Shawn 
>> 
>> The Millers
>>  
>> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test drive."
>> 
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