I need a carrier bearing for my 1957 Olds, have been all over the net and no one has any,checked all the bearing company's and came up empty. Sure could use some help locating one. The bearing I need is a SKF bearing NO. 6908 VAL, the dim are Bore 1.5748 inches or 40 MM, OD 2.4409 Inches or 62MM, width .5906 or 15 MM.


SID

 

Have you contacted anyone in the 1957 Chapter?

 

Didja contact Bearing Distributors Inc. (put that or BDI in the googler to find your local dist). If the number doesn't cross get out the calipers and give them the measurements. I have yet to find a bearing BDI couldn't match. Same for grease seals.

 

Try these guys. I would try calling.

http://antiqueautosupply.com/

 

Have you looked at RockAuto look under 57 Olds then drivetrain. I found the bearings there

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?ck

 

Thanks for your help ,I have called everyone of the places you have suggested and no luck, they made two differ carrier bearing in 57 and the one I have no one has any. My bearing has the dim of bore 40mm, od 62 mm, width 15 mm. the width seams to be the problem. So if any of you have any more ideas or possibly know any one who might have one of where to get one please let me know.

 

Try these guys for help, they are reproducing rear end parts and should know the bearings you need. Good luck

http://fabcraftmetalworks.com/produc...-Pinion-Gears/

 

I have used Federal Mogul #88508 center bearing. Working great so far. I have 2 more of these in the box if you need one- let me know

 

Find something slightly smaller and have it machined out. Or fit a speedy sleeve onto the carrier and put a larger bore bearing over that. You can get a good interference fit that way by chilling the carrier and warming the bearing.

 

was going to suggest them also

 

I got a pair of "unobtainable" rear wheel bearings for my '67 Vista Cruiser from Olcar Bearing Co. They are in North Carolina. The owner is George Bachleda and his # is: 910 693-3324. He went out of his way to help and was awesome to deal with. Give him a try.