fellowes
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| posted on 9/8/05 at 01:39 AM |
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Ital/Marina Live Axle
Does anyone know what the replacement rear bearings are for the Ital/Marina live axle that is used on Caterham's? I've taken the rear end
apart and need to replace the rear bearings. The bearing that is in now is a Hoffman N9661A with one side sealed. However, I've been told they
are no longer in business. Does anyone have a current mfg name and number for a replacement?
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britishtrident
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| posted on 9/8/05 at 06:28 AM |
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It is the same as some Triumph bearings -- the Marina used a Triumph axle.
There is a couple on ebay right now but be quick -- failing that try Rimmer brothers.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 9/8/05 at 06:35 AM |
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Further to above unless the bearing is clapped out it might be best to leave it -- the Marina bearing isn't easy to change as like the Triumph
the rear hub is a taper fit has to be pulled from the shaft. In my experience of these models this needs a very hefty puller and lots of heat after
which is usually comes off with a bang and the puller and hub shoot 4 feet accross the floor !
I have encountered a couple that simply wouldn't budge and as the heat will knacker the oil seal and bearing you could be up the creek without a
paddle.
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andyps
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| posted on 9/8/05 at 12:52 PM |
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Hoffman became RHP, now NSK-RHP. Your best bet is to try a bearing distributor (plently listed in Yellow Pages) who shold be able to sort something
out for you. Almost certainly there will be a new equivalent for it.
Where are you, I may be able to recommend someone?
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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johnjulie
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| posted on 9/8/05 at 05:33 PM |
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The Quinton Hazel part number is QWB 440.
Cheers John
JFDI
"Just F*****G Do It"
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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 9/8/05 at 06:18 PM |
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Measure OD,ID, and width. Any decent bearing factor should then be able to sort you out. You should be looking for 'Deep Groove' ball
bearings, to take the lateral thrusts.
[Edited on 9/8/05 by Syd Bridge]
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