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jerryt · 10-05-2021, 12:03 PM

I took apart the front brakes on my 1926 Ford Model T. I discovered the grease needed to be repacked on the front bearing. I assume the larger bearing also needs to be replaced. But I don't know what bearings and seals to buy. It is a dropped front axle on my truck. The dust cap is a screw on. My question is does anyone have an idea on bearings and seals I need. Or can I just repack the front bearing and rear bearing? The wheels didn't make any noise while spinning.Any ideas?
Thanks
Jerry

J Franklin · 10-05-2021, 01:15 PM

Since it is unknown what you really have, clean the bearings and seals and see if they are marked with any part #s and go from there. There is no way we can guess what you have. If things are not worn you can just repack the bearings and have fun with the car. Bearings and seals can be gotten with dimension identification if need be.

redmodelt · 10-05-2021, 01:49 PM

Bearing are inner, next to the spindles and outer, next to the nut. 1928 -1948 Ford passenger cars used the same bearings. 1935-48 passenger cars had seals, before that did not. 1928-48 bearings are easier to find. You need to start cleaning and inspecting before you run out and buy bearings. You might be able to bearings and seals from NAPA auto parts if you have one close, otherwise you will need to order them. Right now because it has front brakes installed, and without going back and re-reading all your post, am making a guess on this.

Best bet is as J Franklin suggested, if the bearings are bad, check the bearing and race/cup numbers, and use them to order by.

Crankster · 10-05-2021, 01:53 PM

If they are not worn excessively or fretted they can safely be reused. Correctly fitted wheel bearings can last a really long time, and they may even be better than what you can buy today.

jerryt · 10-05-2021, 02:14 PM

Thanks for all the information. I think I will take the advice of just repacking them. Do I just pry off the seal ? I have read other posts to take off inner bearings and tap out the rear seal. Hope there is a part number on bearing or seal at least.
Thanks
Jerry

JoeBauer · 10-07-2021, 01:11 AM

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What kind of front brakes do you have?

rotorwrench · 10-07-2021, 11:55 AM

A photo of the axle and spindle would go a long way toward identification. As was mentioned, later Ford stuff is likely but not certain without a photo.

10-05-2021, 12:03 PM	#1
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	wheel bearings and seals I took apart the front brakes on my 1926 Ford Model T. I discovered the grease needed to be repacked on the front bearing. I assume the larger bearing also needs to be replaced. But I don't know what bearings and seals to buy. It is a dropped front axle on my truck. The dust cap is a screw on. My question is does anyone have an idea on bearings and seals I need. Or can I just repack the front bearing and rear bearing? The wheels didn't make any noise while spinning.Any ideas? Thanks Jerry

10-05-2021, 01:15 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: wheel bearings and seals Since it is unknown what you really have, clean the bearings and seals and see if they are marked with any part #s and go from there. There is no way we can guess what you have. If things are not worn you can just repack the bearings and have fun with the car. Bearings and seals can be gotten with dimension identification if need be.

10-05-2021, 01:49 PM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: wheel bearings and seals Bearing are inner, next to the spindles and outer, next to the nut. 1928 -1948 Ford passenger cars used the same bearings. 1935-48 passenger cars had seals, before that did not. 1928-48 bearings are easier to find. You need to start cleaning and inspecting before you run out and buy bearings. You might be able to bearings and seals from NAPA auto parts if you have one close, otherwise you will need to order them. Right now because it has front brakes installed, and without going back and re-reading all your post, am making a guess on this. Best bet is as J Franklin suggested, if the bearings are bad, check the bearing and race/cup numbers, and use them to order by. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

10-05-2021, 01:53 PM	#4
Crankster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 563	Re: wheel bearings and seals If they are not worn excessively or fretted they can safely be reused. Correctly fitted wheel bearings can last a really long time, and they may even be better than what you can buy today.

10-05-2021, 02:14 PM	#5
jerryt Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 77	Re: wheel bearings and seals Thanks for all the information. I think I will take the advice of just repacking them. Do I just pry off the seal ? I have read other posts to take off inner bearings and tap out the rear seal. Hope there is a part number on bearing or seal at least. Thanks Jerry

10-07-2021, 01:11 AM	#6
JoeBauer Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 87	Re: wheel bearings and seals Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What kind of front brakes do you have?

10-07-2021, 11:55 AM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: wheel bearings and seals A photo of the axle and spindle would go a long way toward identification. As was mentioned, later Ford stuff is likely but not certain without a photo.