Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Model A (1928-31)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-20-2018, 10:19 PM   #1
Tacoma Bob
Senior Member
 
Tacoma Bob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 1,025
Default Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

Redoing king pins and the "kit" I purchased has some shady looking bearings. I have searched here and my findings indicate the Timkin T-83 are out of production. Also I did not find any felts in the kit. Will any felt work or is there something special about the felts in the kit? Current thoughts?
Tacoma Bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-20-2018, 11:56 PM   #2
Randy in ca
Senior Member
 
Randy in ca's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,628
Default Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

Mac's has USA made thrust bearings for $6 apiece. Where did you purchase the kit?
Randy in ca is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 03-21-2018, 09:54 AM   #3
Tacoma Bob
Senior Member
 
Tacoma Bob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 1,025
Default Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy in ca View Post
Mac's has USA made thrust bearings for $6 apiece. Where did you purchase the kit?
Bought the kit from a regional supplier. I'm sure they will send up the two large felts. In reading Les Andrews and the forums the good timkins are no longer available. I would rather hunt for quality bearings than run the risk of beaing failure. I check Mac's out too. Made in Ohio or so they claim. LOL
Tacoma Bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2018, 12:28 AM   #4
Chuck Sea/Tac
Senior Member
 
Chuck Sea/Tac's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma
Posts: 2,351
Default Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

Try McGuire bearing
Chuck Sea/Tac is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2018, 01:13 AM   #5
J Franklin
Senior Member
 
J Franklin's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oregon
Posts: 5,947
Default Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

The king pin bearings get very little actual use that causes wear.
J Franklin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2018, 07:23 AM   #6
jw hash
Senior Member
 
jw hash's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Auburn Washington
Posts: 2,550
Default Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Bob I have the bearings you need. are you going to the meeting tonight, if so I will bring a pair. John
jw hash is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2018, 10:06 AM   #7
Tacoma Bob
Senior Member
 
Tacoma Bob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 1,025
Default Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

Quote:
Originally Posted by jw hash View Post
Bob I have the bearings you need. are you going to the meeting tonight, if so I will bring a pair. John
Hello John... Yes please although inspecting mine they seem very usable. The re-pops I bought are so-so. What really chaps my ass is I borrowed one of the clubs king pin reamers and somebody chipped the hell out of several teeth. I don't feel comfortable using it. I also found 2-3 wheel lugs are a bit loose. Can these be re-swaged? I'm going to Thoes this morning to install new bushings. See you tonight. And Thank You.
Tacoma Bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2018, 10:06 AM   #8
Tacoma Bob
Senior Member
 
Tacoma Bob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 1,025
Default Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac View Post
Try McGuire bearing
went to McGuire yesterday..........no-go.
Tacoma Bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-22-2018, 10:08 AM   #9
Tacoma Bob
Senior Member
 
Tacoma Bob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 1,025
Default Re: Spindle bolt bearings Timkin T 83

[QUOTE=J Franklin;1608011]The king pin bearings get very little actual use that causes wear.[/QUOTE
That's my feeling too and I also found no shims.


Cheers TB
Tacoma Bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:58 PM.