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35fordtn · 03-14-2017, 06:29 PM

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

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

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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.

03-14-2017, 06:29 PM	#1
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,468	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?

03-14-2017, 08:24 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,598	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

03-14-2017, 10:59 PM	#3
Detonator Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 395	Re: 68-3571 vs B-3571 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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. __________________ Seabright Hot Rods