Wheel bearin question

[Noswal]

I'm putting hydraulic brakes on my '31 coupe. Using 1948 Ford hubs and drums on the rear. My question is, do I use the '48 rear wheel bearings with '48 hubs on '31 spindles or '31 wheel bearings? Thanks in advance for any help.

[Bob C]

Aren't the Model A rear bearings to big for the '48 hubs?

[Noswal]

Haven't taken the rear hubs off yet. Was hoping to have all the parts when I start the swap, so I really don't know the size of either bearing.

[Oldcarbearings]

1931 Ford Model A rear wheel bearing, FORD part number: B1225A, HYATT 00536,
1948 V8 model Ford rear wheel bearing, FORD part number: 68-1225A, HYATT A1444,
00536 Dimensions: ID 2.062 (2.1/16) X 3.187 (3.3/16) OD X 1.750(1.3/4) L/W(width),
A 1444 dimensions: ID 2.062 (2.1/16) X 2.812(2.13/16) OD X 1.750(1.3/4) , bearing assembly width : 1.671 (1.43/64) roller diameter: 3/8(.375).

[Noswal]

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Thanks Oldcarbearing. Looks like the ID and length is the same for both so, the '48 it is. Thanks again, this answers my question.