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Duke · 07-15-2023, 01:51 PM

Hi,
I cleaned up the NOS torque tube race I purchased and it has lots of pitting. My original has wear groves where the bearing cage rides. Which on is better to use or should I find a better one?
This is a late 32 tube with no center bearing.

jimvette59 · 07-15-2023, 01:58 PM

NOS or not throw it out and buy a new one. JMO.

19Fordy · 07-15-2023, 02:09 PM

Don't gamble using a bad race even if it's supposedly NOS. Buy a new race and a new FORD made bearing with grease seal.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83166

Be sure and read this thread:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...e+bearing+seal

Flathead Fever · 07-15-2023, 02:16 PM

It doesn't take much of pit to make noise. It's amazing how loud little pits can be. It's too much work not to do it right the first time.

Duke · 07-15-2023, 02:24 PM

I need to find a new race, thank you.

19Fordy · 07-15-2023, 03:47 PM

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Duke · 07-15-2023, 04:33 PM

Are the model A ones the same as V8?

Lawrie · 07-15-2023, 05:25 PM

Yes

oldbugger · 07-15-2023, 06:05 PM

My experience with non oem ones is not good. JMHO

Duke · 07-15-2023, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldbugger

My experience with non oem ones is not good. JMHO

I have the same concern, I am looking it my parts stash to see if any torque tubes have a good oem unit

Duke · 07-15-2023, 06:39 PM

Just pulled this out of another tube, no groves, not sure if the difference in color is wear?

19Fordy · 07-16-2023, 10:58 AM

If possible, install each bearing you have in the tube and measure the ID of each.
Post #13 in thread below shows how to make a sleeve remover out of PVC pipe.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...e+bearing+seal

petehoovie · 07-16-2023, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke

Just pulled this out of another tube, no groves, not sure if the difference in color is wear?

07-15-2023, 01:58 PM	#2
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,369	Re: Torque tube bearing Race NOS or not throw it out and buy a new one. JMO.

07-15-2023, 02:09 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,604	Re: Torque tube bearing Race Don't gamble using a bad race even if it's supposedly NOS. Buy a new race and a new FORD made bearing with grease seal. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83166 Be sure and read this thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...e+bearing+seal

07-15-2023, 02:16 PM	#4
Flathead Fever Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,360	Re: Torque tube bearing Race It doesn't take much of pit to make noise. It's amazing how loud little pits can be. It's too much work not to do it right the first time.

07-15-2023, 02:24 PM	#5
Duke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 226	Re: Torque tube bearing Race I need to find a new race, thank you.

07-15-2023, 03:47 PM	#6
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,604	Re: Torque tube bearing Race Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Duke: Contact Mr. VanPelt. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/r...prices-pg2.htm

07-15-2023, 04:33 PM	#7
Duke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 226	Re: Torque tube bearing Race Are the model A ones the same as V8?

07-15-2023, 05:25 PM	#8
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,529	Re: Torque tube bearing Race Yes

07-15-2023, 06:05 PM	#9
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 705	Re: Torque tube bearing Race My experience with non oem ones is not good. JMHO

07-16-2023, 10:58 AM	#12
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,604	Re: Torque tube bearing Race If possible, install each bearing you have in the tube and measure the ID of each. Post #13 in thread below shows how to make a sleeve remover out of PVC pipe. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...e+bearing+seal