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35fordtn

03-14-2017 06:29 PM

68-3571 vs B-3571

Trying to figure out the difference between the 68-3571 (Timken 5BC) and the B-3571 (Timken 5BA) steering bearings. I have checked and checked and can honestly find no difference between the two. I have even fitted both with no noticeable difference. Can anyone straighten me out?

Bob C

03-14-2017 08:24 PM

Re: 68-3571 vs B-3571

According to my bearing interchange 5BA is 1.051 ID .288 wide, 5BC is
1.1147 ID and .3092 wide.

Bob

Detonator

03-14-2017 10:59 PM

Re: 68-3571 vs B-3571

I had a couple of different sets in my box of steering stuff. When I mocked up my box I found the cage on one of the sets was a bit larger, and actually contacted the bottom end of the worm as it turned. The bearings in the other set didn't.

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