| MICHV8 | -- 04-20-2025 @ 9:14 AM |
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I removed the pressure plate for a new 9" clutch and anticipated removing a bronze donut pilot bearing. That isn't what I found. I removed one of those solid bronze pilot bearing a few years ago by packing the bore and cavity with thick grease and hammering a taped bolt through. It popped right out. Not today and what is in there appears to me to be as sealed bearing, so I'm tempted to leave it although I would rather replace it. This car had not run since 1956 when I bought it in 2008. Can anybody identify what I have in there? Thanks!
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| kubes40 | -- 04-20-2025 @ 12:41 PM |
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My gosh man, replace it. I'd not think twice about replacing a ten-dollar bearing vs. taking that apart again when it fails a month from now. I am 99% certain that bearing is identical to the front generator bearing. Once you remove it, there will be numbers on the sh*ll to positively identify it. Easily cross referenced if need be. If you can't read the numbers, let me know. I am quite certain I have listings. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| carcrazy | -- 04-20-2025 @ 8:51 PM |
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Try the grease trick on this bearing too. If that doesn't work, then you can use a slide hammer or a small gear puller to pull it out.
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 04-21-2025 @ 6:51 AM |
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hi that pilot bearing should be from 1928 to 1948, so any vintage parts vendor should stock them, part number 7600 GET THE ONE with 2 shielded sides on the ball bearing, hope this helps, 37Ragtopman,Maine
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