Re: Rear Wheel Bearings
Reproduction rear wheel bearings for years have been very hard on the race hub on the rear axle housings and the cause of their extreme wear. The roller elements appear to be very hard. The original rear wheel bearings had spirals in the element and appear to be made of a softer material.
Many of the originals have survived and are perfectly serviceable. They are often seen at swap meets. Originals are all that I have installed in any Model A I owned.
Tom Endy
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