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phil pavicich · 01-04-2021, 09:11 PM

I Have just pulled down some old stock 40 rear hubs and the outer dia of the hub has lots of pitting ,(water /rust damage from sitting a long time ) is this a sleeve inside there or is it original machined hub surface , Is there a sleeve available to press in and fit smaller od bearings ? or am i up for new hubs
Thanks In advance Phil

mercman from oz · 01-04-2021, 10:39 PM

Sorry, Can't advise you of what to do, but here is a larger picture so other Ford Barners can see the problem easier and offer suggestions.

Newc · 01-04-2021, 10:50 PM

Well, Does the brake diameter make it worth saving? Nice taper and keyway? Newc

Brian · 01-04-2021, 11:19 PM

Are you sure that's a 40 hub? I thought all hubs 36-48 ran a sleeve 68-1236A with the 68-1225A roller bearing, which is smaller in dia than the earlier style B-1225A roller bearing 28-36, which ran directly in the hub. That hub looks like it's had rollers running directly in it as evidenced by the pattern left in the rust.

phil pavicich · 01-05-2021, 03:01 AM

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Yes its definitely a 40 hub , the sleeve 68-1236A 3.120" OD is for a 34 hub ,this sleeve presses into a 34 hub and then you use the 68-1225A roller bearing , this sleeve is to big in diameter to go inside my 40 hub which measures 2.840" OD , yes this bearing runs directly on the hub surface , Ive tried a few suppliers in Australia but they only carry the sleeves for the earlier hubs , i will probably buy new replacement hubs and use my l standard size drums

01-04-2021, 10:39 PM	#2
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,009	Re: 40 ford rear hub sleeves Sorry, Can't advise you of what to do, but here is a larger picture so other Ford Barners can see the problem easier and offer suggestions.

01-04-2021, 10:50 PM	#3
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,909	Re: 40 ford rear hub sleeves Well, Does the brake diameter make it worth saving? Nice taper and keyway? Newc

01-04-2021, 11:19 PM	#4
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,998	Re: 40 ford rear hub sleeves Are you sure that's a 40 hub? I thought all hubs 36-48 ran a sleeve 68-1236A with the 68-1225A roller bearing, which is smaller in dia than the earlier style B-1225A roller bearing 28-36, which ran directly in the hub. That hub looks like it's had rollers running directly in it as evidenced by the pattern left in the rust. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

01-05-2021, 03:01 AM	#5
phil pavicich Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: australia Posts: 58	Re: 40 ford rear hub sleeves Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes its definitely a 40 hub , the sleeve 68-1236A 3.120" OD is for a 34 hub ,this sleeve presses into a 34 hub and then you use the 68-1225A roller bearing , this sleeve is to big in diameter to go inside my 40 hub which measures 2.840" OD , yes this bearing runs directly on the hub surface , Ive tried a few suppliers in Australia but they only carry the sleeves for the earlier hubs , i will probably buy new replacement hubs and use my l standard size drums