Heeeep, can anyone point me right direction to replace my rear wheel bearings in my 3hw, can’t seem to find any for sale anywhere, is left and right bearing the same size?
Cheers simon
Simon. The wheel bearings for these Triumphs are timkin taper, same both sides and smaller ones at the front. They have been extremely hard to find for years now. I've seen the small front bearings at over £100 each, but they're all dried up now. I'm out today but later I might be able to come up with numbers. But you could ask Darren Wrudd from this forum if he can help... john-fenwick@btconnect.com
or google "The Bearing Boys" I think they have a slimmer version which is acceptable as "Any port in a storm" Ron
if you have a lathe you can do the following :
buy bearings with the outer diameter as per existing inch size and metric 19 mm type 2RS eg .( KOGELLAGER 1635 2RS ) they cost around max 10 euro each.
then buy an piece of rod ( I payed 2,5 euro for 30 cm) that fits into the metric bearings. you have to cut thread with a die or your lathe at both end that fits new nuts available on the market ( eg UNF thread 3/4" x 16 UNF 19.05 mm ) you have to make make a bush that fits between the inner rings of the bearings ( I use gas pipe in suitable diameter. make distance bushes between bearings and breakplate and frame etc . also insert new modern oil seals (approx 3 euro each) and voila you never have problems with those bearings.
material is approx 40-50 euro , labour is for free if you do it yourselves....
Hello all,
I am in the final stages of research into the design of modern version tapered roller bearings and what would be required to fit them to replace the now obsolete 1178-1130 or 1163-1130.
Not far off and i will post my findings with references so that people can source their own or contact me for them if need be.
Been a while, but i wanted to cover all bases and am almost there.
Cheers all
Darren
