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Old 05-03-2017, 09:31 AM   #4
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Default Re: Rear Wide Five madness! What have I got?

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Originally Posted by barnfind08 View Post
As you take out that 36-48 rear bearing(smaller one) you will see a 68-1236 sleeve. This was installed to use the later bearing. Originally used the larger bearing from 1932-early 36.

Thanks! That is correct. My predecessor used the smaller bearings despite the fact that they are about 1/4" too short for the depth of the hub, then used the full-sized seal leaving the bearing able to slide side to side. Is this standard procedure?
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