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Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin
The J-662456 rear wheel bearings mentioned above are on Ebay for about $28.00 with no picture of same.
About (7) years ago I noticed that I had a pitted rear wheel bearing race.
I had a new hardened sleeve installed on same.
Then, I ordered a Model A rear wheel bearing from a very popular Model A parts supplier; however, the rollers were smooth with no spiral recessed grooves like originals.
Old bearing looked fine, so I reinstalled the old bearing with spiral grooves.
Have no idea if "all" new rear wheel bearings have spiral grooves or not.
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The original Hiatt bearings had the spiral because they were not solid rollers, but were wound flat stock, squared off at the ends. If you take one apart, you will see the rollers are hollow. I think the spirals help hold the grease. I prefer original bearing to the new replacements.