20-12-2020, 08:59 AM
Hi Charles P
The ins and outs of ball race rear was canvassed here a year or few ago. A fixed ball race at both ends is against the rules. The rating of a modern ball probably approaches a 1930s roller. I think it was one of th BSA models which had a ball race at the clutch end.
My father fitted all ball races during WW2 when he could not get a roller. He considered it unsatisfactory for some reason and (with rationing) replaced at low mileage. Curiously the car never gave trouble with the rear main working loose.
The ins and outs of ball race rear was canvassed here a year or few ago. A fixed ball race at both ends is against the rules. The rating of a modern ball probably approaches a 1930s roller. I think it was one of th BSA models which had a ball race at the clutch end.
My father fitted all ball races during WW2 when he could not get a roller. He considered it unsatisfactory for some reason and (with rationing) replaced at low mileage. Curiously the car never gave trouble with the rear main working loose.