F1 hub parts from Rock Auto
 

Got the F1 Timken parts from Rock Auto today
Bearings and races say USA, seals are made in Mexico.
Race #14276
Bearing #14116
Race # 09195
Bearing # 09067
Plus a pair of National seals #45061
about 93.00 . Shipped. My local NAPA wanted $203. For made in China SK brand.

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That's the good stuff, right there.

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Went through that hell at work today, tried to assemble a belt idler on a refrigeration unit with the SKF(NAPA) made in China bearings. Never could get it to run right. CRAP! Ended up getting some made in USA Timkens, worked like a charm. If I ever get another China made bearing, it’s going in the garbage where it belongs.

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I"ve had the same issue with rebuilding mower decks. Ended up have to sort out good used bearings.

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The NAPA countermen kept telling me their bearings are made in China to NAPA specs, so they are just as good as other brands.:eek:

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Well as they say; the proof is in the pudding!

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That would be true if it were true! :) A total lack of quality control, anyone could tell the bearing I was trying to use wouldn't work. They were way to tight.

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Off topic; I wonder what parts the Red Chinese Military uses? Newc

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If they are using their own parts, well.....

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It's not that they can't make quality parts, it just that the U.S. suppliers don't require the quality and control required. They are selling them cheaper for a reason.

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They are built down to a price not up to a standard!