Rear wheel bearing sizes

[Bantam]

Hi All,
Could anyone please tell me what the actual 'rear wheel bearing' size or part ref number is for my 1955 Minor with 'second type' rear axle.

Many thanks

[philthehill]

The MG Rover part number for a rear wheel bearing suitable for a Morris Minor is RFM001143EVA.
or
Original Minor rear axle bearing made by R&M
Outer race - Pt No: 40-M97
Inner race - Pt No: 40-N97 35L

A bearing supplier should be able to make sense of the R&M bearing data.

There are a lot of C3 grade bearings which have more clearance supplied these days - try and avoid.
Someone will be along soon to give a non C3 bearing part number.
Phil

[Bantam]

Hi Phil,
Many thanks for your useful info.

Bantam

[bmcecosse]

Or just buy my complete 'ready to run' low miles (and not leaking or 'loose' ) rear hubs and slip them on...... http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=64201 Be very aware if buying new bearings that there is a lot of rubbish out there -especially the 'C3' fit mentioned above which I believe are blithely sold by some of the major traders as being suitable - they are NOT.

[jagnut66]

Useful information and duly noted, as I have had trouble with wheel bearings in the past.
Best wishes,
Mike.