305 380 #1 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) putting good used tires on the front of my `68 Lawn Ranger . while i was at it i thought i'd do something with the bearings. can i replace those bronze bushings with part # 110513 ball bearings? measuring things up and looking online at the dimensions of the new ball bearings, it seams you could just drive out the old and replace with them. would the same apply to my `68 commando 6? or does it already have ball bearings....i've never had it apart thanks for any advice Edited January 9, 2015 by 305 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,133 #2 Posted January 9, 2015 If the axle size matches you should be good. There are now 2 types One seal https://www.bantasaw.com/catalog/viewproduct.asp?i=&p=380 Two seals https://www.bantasaw.com/catalog/viewproduct.asp?i=&p=391 If you use these remove the grease fitting and plug the hole with a set screw and Loctite. If these get greased the pressure will push them out of the hub because the inner seal won't let the grease past it. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,133 #3 Posted January 10, 2015 I should have included that Banta is a Stens dealer in Ontario Canada. I like their service and the descriptions in the parts lists. Much better than most. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177 #4 Posted January 10, 2015 On a lawn ranger like mine(64-68) Those bearings will work, But The problem with using bearings I discovered is the ones I've found lack the proper "depth"(.755 measured by micrometer) to fit the total length of the spindles when installed on each side of the split rim.... and bearings don't have the proper extended diameter fit size for the grease caps which is about 1 9/16 diameter x 5/8"extended out beyond the rim on both of the original bushings. I tried to use shims or washers with the bearings for the difference, but my local hardware store didn't have anything ,nor could I find anything with a center 3/4 hole to fit over the spindle and an outside approximate diameter of 1 9/16. I do remember reading a post where somebody did figure this out. (I hope the above makes sense ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,177 #5 Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Sorry, double post Edited January 10, 2015 by Terry M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,520 #6 Posted January 11, 2015 Someday I'm going to replace my rims, just for the heck of it. Retired and time to spare I guess. http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gominihubs/az2296.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
305 380 #7 Posted January 12, 2015 thanks to all for the info, i think i will stay with the solid bushings and not ball bearings. i'm going to bore out the worn bushings on my lathe and install Oilite bushings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,520 #8 Posted January 12, 2015 On a lawn ranger like mine(64-68) Those bearings will work, But The problem with using bearings I discovered is the ones I've found lack the proper "depth"(.755 measured by micrometer) to fit the total length of the spindles when installed on each side of the split rim.... and bearings don't have the proper extended diameter fit size for the grease caps which is about 1 9/16 diameter x 5/8"extended out beyond the rim on both of the original bushings. I tried to use shims or washers with the bearings for the difference, but my local hardware store didn't have anything ,nor could I find anything with a center 3/4 hole to fit over the spindle and an outside approximate diameter of 1 9/16. I do remember reading a post where somebody did figure this out. (I hope the above makes sense ) Have used a number of these thrust washers to take up "slop" on the front Horse wheels. http://www.qbcbearings.com/buyrfq/ThrustB_Washer_SL_SB_I.htm Fast service and not expensive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
