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Originally Posted by tubman
Listen to "flatheadmurre". There is a water pump bearing that you can use to replace the fan bearing. I did it on my '51. The only thing I had to do was cut off the shaft on he bearing because it was too long. After trimming the shaft it fit perfectly. I don't think it's a bearing from a flathead, but something else. I'll try to find my post about it (I think it was "Ross-F1" who gave me the number.) Maybe he remembers and will jump in here.
Please be aware that you will need a press in press the bearing in. I tried a vise and a BFH, and I just couldn't get it to go the last 1/16".
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Bearing exact match is NDH 885106, obsolete
Best match is universal water pump bearing NSK 885586, shaft is just longer but easy to trim.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232230