front wheel bearing

[gjauto]

i have minor 1968 i change nsf wheel bearing, now i have more playing than before. i bought this on ebay from ANG Classic Car Parts.

Any advice would be very much appreciated folks[frame][/frame]

[taupe]

The later minor wheel bearings (after car No.228267) are angular contact type, the bearings must be fitted the correct way round with the face of the bearings with the bearing number etched on facing towards the spacer between the bearings.

There are a lot of bearings out there that are poor quality and/or not angular contact type so you have to be very carefull when buying....

Taupe

[gjauto]

where can i get good quality one from? ESM morris minor or Birmingham morris minor centre?

[taupe]

Try phoning a few suppliers and ask them.

Heres an explanation from DSN on the common reasons for play.

http://www.dsnclassics.co.uk/minor-tech-brg-play.html

The best bearings are face adjusted.... see this recent post:

The bearing reference numbers are:

The NSK numbers for a 40 degree angular contact, face adjusted bearings are:
7303BEAT85SUN
7205BEAT85SUN

or for SKF the numbers for the same bearings are:
7303BECBP
7205BECBP

I bought them last October after a MOT 'advisory' on free play (again!), but have only just fitted them at the same time as new discs - ready for a track day tomorrow on the new 'extended' Silverstone GP circuit!. The only problem is the cost of the bearings - a total of £134 for both sides, including the oil seals and VAT. Only time will tell if it was worth it.

Taupe

[gjauto]

thank you for yur help I will call them on monday. keep up with minors...[frame][/frame]