Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83
 

Redoing king pins and the "kit" I purchased has some shady looking bearings. I have searched here and my findings indicate the Timkin T-83 are out of production. Also I did not find any felts in the kit. Will any felt work or is there something special about the felts in the kit? Current thoughts?

Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83
 

Mac's has USA made thrust bearings for $6 apiece. Where did you purchase the kit?

Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83
 

Bought the kit from a regional supplier. I'm sure they will send up the two large felts. In reading Les Andrews and the forums the good timkins are no longer available. I would rather hunt for quality bearings than run the risk of beaing failure. I check Mac's out too. Made in Ohio or so they claim. LOL

Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83
 

Try McGuire bearing

Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83
 

The king pin bearings get very little actual use that causes wear.

Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83
 

Bob I have the bearings you need. are you going to the meeting tonight, if so I will bring a pair. John

Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83
 

Hello John... Yes please although inspecting mine they seem very usable. The re-pops I bought are so-so. What really chaps my ass is I borrowed one of the clubs king pin reamers and somebody chipped the hell out of several teeth. I don't feel comfortable using it. I also found 2-3 wheel lugs are a bit loose. Can these be re-swaged? I'm going to Thoes this morning to install new bushings. See you tonight. And Thank You.

Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83
 

went to McGuire yesterday..........no-go.

Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83
 

[QUOTE=J Franklin;1608011]The king pin bearings get very little actual use that causes wear.[/QUOTE
That's my feeling too and I also found no shims.


Cheers TB