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Diff carrier bearings - Howard Wright - 03-11-2020
Hi All
I’m rebuilding the axle in my RK. The diff carrier bearings on the axle are SKF RLS 10 , (withMTLD stamped on the inner race).
I don’t think these are angular contact thrust bearings. Can anyone confirm?
Cheers
Howard
RE: Diff carrier bearings - Zetomagneto - 03-11-2020
Howard, that number is for ordinary ball bearings, not AC.
Gene
RE: Diff carrier bearings - Howard Wright - 03-11-2020
Thanks Gene
I thought that but good to have it confirmed
.Cheers
Howard
RE: Diff carrier bearings - Ruairidh Dunford - 03-11-2020
I think the bearings you have are correct for 1923-28 axles (also known as LJ 1 1'/4") - shim adjusted side tube.
RE: Diff carrier bearings - Howard Wright - 03-11-2020
Hi Ruairidh
Thanks I know the RK needs angular contacts. I guess the previous owner might have either got the wrong info or couldn’t afford the right bearings!
Never mind I can use them in the hubs
.Cheers
Howard
RE: Diff carrier bearings - Ruairidh Dunford - 03-11-2020
You can indeed!
RE: Diff carrier bearings - Bob Culver - 03-11-2020
I wonder how long been used? Tony Press can provide relative thrust ratings. ""Modern"" bearings are rated much higher than in 1920s. For moderate use maybe just turn around and reuse!