zlimmy   78 #1 Posted August 2 Hi all 😊 Thought i will share my solution to the well known problem with these almost impossible to get bearings.  I got a set with standard sealed bearings with number 6005 RS. They have correct measure for ID, but miss 0,6mm on the OD. I cut stripes about 5mm wide and to folded them to a 3 layer from soda bottle and place evenly. Outside of bearing rest against the crop inside the wheel. I put red lock-tite in between. Good thing also is that bearing differ a little on placement, so the the bearing rest a little on shaft without wear. I put washers behind wheel to achieve this. Will also need a few washers on the outside to achieve a good fitment sideways.  I'm also used lock-tite on the inside against shaft also to be sure it don't spin here.  This is a experiment, and am not sure it will work like this. Will report back after testing.  Maybe epoxy or more specialed Lock-tite product would be more correct. But i try this first.  Veeery cheap, quick and easy to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill   8,415 #2 Posted August 3 (edited) Hmmm....... Good thinking outside the box - the box is NLA!! Three points of equally spaced support is ideal to center it. The issue comes in that as I recall, the inner race becomes stationary on the spindle (highly desired). That means the outer race must revolve with the wheel, fixed to it. Not sure Your spacers are up to the task of holding in place unser axial and side loads.... Are you using a FEL?? (Front End Loader). That adds a LOT of load to the bearing / rim fit. Loctite products like the Thread Locker Series work anerobically - without the presence of air. The fit has to be close. Loctite does make a green "Stud & Bearing Mount" product, but it is a thick gel and wicks into place. It continues to do so for a LONG time - sealants & ball bearings do not play well together for long. The dog has the right idea - that "Don't sweat it" look...  Outside the box thought - any preference to turn up a steel ring of the correct ID, cut the press fit area of the rim off in a lathe and weld the new ring in place?? Times two - inner & outer. OR - machine the rim center away to accept a thru tube of correct ID and OD and weld in place??? (my choice) Edited August 3 by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977   6,691 #3 Posted August 4 I tried something similar on the wheels that came on the Raider. I used Indian Head shellac it dries hard as a brick. It's a head gasket sealer I need to check if they are still tight, I put them on the 312 with tri ribs back in January..             i did it back  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zlimmy   78 #4 Posted August 20 Yes, i'm aware of those problem. But I'm only mowing my garden, so no front load. Have used it a few hours now, and seems to hold up well. Of course more specific chemicals may add strength, and i will upgrade later on. It's a lightyear better than those bearing replaced. 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
