6 Volt battery

[1948F-1Pickup]

Originally Posted by tubman

Anyone interested in what happened in the bearing business should read the account of what happened to Timken. Long story short : corporate greed and hostile takeovers.

Got a link to a story?
They remain a formidable competitor.....so at 120+ years in the business, Timken
is doing something right.
I will tell you this, outside their F-150 contract they are pretty much NOT
in the OE automotive business as a Tier 1. That leaves them as a force to
be reckoned with in the aftermarket sector...... where ALL their money is
actually made.

[Tinker]

Where I live now there is at least a half dozen metal manufacturing and machining companies. Prototyping and full scale manufacturing up to 3a cnc.


Timkin bearings has always been a name to trust. Still have extras from a 5yr old buy, I bought two sets when I needed 1. Now days, ya never know how things are changing or if they are going to be there.


I like having a set of wheel bearings and races sitting there if needed. It's less then $100 bucks and unless you store them outside, you will have them when needed.

[gnolnor]

Lenny51,
You will be very happy with the 6V Optima battery. I have one in my 36 Ford Roadster. The power of this battery really spins the engine for an easy start! Make sure you use a remote cut off switch and use it faithfully to prevent possible discharge.
Gnolnor

[Anteek29]

Another 6V Optima battery vote!

[3738]

My 6 volt Optima battery in my 38 Coupe finally needs to be replaced after 15 years. Never put it on a maintainer and until recently, it always had a good charge. Ordered a new one, hope it lasts 15 years like my current one.