DeTomaso Mailing List: February 00, Message #89

Cal,
	Installing tapered bearings in your uprights is not a simple job
because there is no boss or step for a bearing seat for the inner
bearing cup. The vendors cut a groove for an internal snap ring and use
this as a bearing seat. Unless you have access to a 12" or larger lathe
or a milling machine with a rotary table you won't be able to cut the
groove. I just posted the bearing, seal and snap ring part numbers less
than a month ago. Check the archives. I have made CAD drawings
illustrating four different methods people I know have used to make the
conversion. If I can find some time I'll write an article for one of the
club publications describing these conversions. If you devise another
way, please let me know and I'll include it.
	Fred T.
Eustaquio, Cal J wrote:
> 
> Hi All:
> 
> Just wanted to know if anyone has had their rear hub carriers converted over
> to tapered roller bearings WITHOUT going through a vendor. Of particular
> importance is any characteristics or nuances to watch out for when
> accomplishing this procedure. I have read Jack DeRyke's articles ad naseum
> and feel I'm almost ready to accomplish this. Any comments on costs,
> caveats, or what have you? Thanks. Cal #2428r.