Bearing advice

[Welsh Wheelhorses 8]

I am replacing the needle bearing in the axle of my c160 auto. I have found the B-1816 bearings on motion industries. There are two listed, the B-1816 and B-1816OH (Oil hole). Am I correct in thinking the normal one is correct? 

Also what thickness of gasket paper is best for making the gaskets for the transmission case and motor to case? 

Thanks in advance. Thomas

Edited March 12, 2018 by Welsh Wheelhorses
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[pfrederi 17,886]

You do not need the oil hole.  The case halves of the transaxle use a thin gasket (1/64" .369mm??)  I will have to go measure the hydro motor to case gasket in the morning.

[Welsh Wheelhorses 8]

Thanks for the reply. I have found 0.4 or 0.5mm gasket paper for sale on eBay would that be suitable? I assume the thickness of gasket affects the endfliat on the shafts in the transmission?

[Anglo Traction 761]

As you're located in UK, and you are possibly only replacing the Axle Bearings, fit may be worth considering obtaining your Bearings in the UK - LINK -  .

As for the Trans Gasket, 0.4mm max as suggested would keep the End Float close to it's original dimension. Genuine ones here are expensive, so I'll also cut my own..

I've also got a full bearing replacement to do on an 8 speed on my 'Job List'. Have most of the Bearings, and the Closed End Full Compliment Needle Bearings are very expensive here.

Hope it goes well for you.

Regards      

[meadowfield 2,595]

good luck - as Richard says just shop around for the axle bearing. Plenty of people sell them in the UK.

 

I never thought about end float Richard - I think my C-101 probably has at least 1mm thick gasket....

[Welsh Wheelhorses 8]

I’m going to change seals and gasket on a 8 speed at the same time to combine shipping, I’m not going to change the bearings as they seem ok. I thought shipping to uk was reasonable for $10.

[pfrederi 17,886]

Sorry thisi took so long...had to plow snow again this morning.  The Hydro motor to transaxle gasket is .74mm (or 1/32" gasket material) it is thicker than the  case gasket.

[Anglo Traction 761]

1 hour ago, Welsh Wheelhorses said:

I’m going to change seals and gasket on a 8 speed at the same time to combine shipping, I’m not going to change the bearings as they seem ok. I thought shipping to uk was reasonable for $10.

 

Same reason for me on the 8 Speed, I thought I'd just clean it out, fix the previous owner's repair errors and change the Gasket n Seals, but have since suspected (5 years) a tired Axle Bearing for a returning very slow weep on R/H side (0.015" up down movement  under load).So they are all coming out if any sign of wear.

 

$10.00 Is unbelievably cheap !. I suppose it depends on how much you're purchasing from them, but be sure you are prepared for Import Duty and Charges, it can double your costs.

Good Luck and would like to know how you get on. 

Edited March 13, 2018 by Anglo Traction