953 wheel bearing

[Tonytoro416 1,122]

Am I correct in my 953 taking a 3/4” bore X 1 3/4” OD flanged bearing for front wheels ?

[Retired Wrencher 5,658]

Did you check the manuals section here for a part number? I hope this helps.

[953 nut 58,323]

9 hours ago, Tonytoro416 said:

Am I correct in my 953 taking a 3/4” bore X 1 3/4” OD flanged bearing for front wheels ?

No, the front wheels on a 953, 1054 and GT-14 have tapered roller bearings like the ones used on most automobiles and trucks in the 1960s.

Edited March 20 by 953 nut

[peter lena 9,111]

@Tonytoro416  another vital part of that set up  is  bushings , eliminating that LATERAL PLAY  , along with good lubrication , makes those bearings live , personally use the HILLMAN MACHINE BUSHINGS , 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 18 ga , 14 ga , for a solid snug fit , also like a vinyl snug fitting  end cap . have  that set up  on my 3 units , lots of hours , no play or bearing issues , local hardware store has the bushings . pete

[953 nut 58,323]

These are tapered roller bearings, tighten the castle nut, back it off slightly and insert the cotter pin.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapered_roller_bearing

[squonk 42,814]

There will be a number stamped on both the race and bearing. Pretty sure they are a common set you can get at any auto parts store. The seal may need to be ordered though. 

[Tonytoro416 1,122]

15 hours ago, 953 nut said:

No, the front wheels on a 953, 1054 and GT-14 have tapered roller bearings like the ones used on most automobiles and trucks in the 1960s.

That’s what I ordered

[squonk 42,814]

If you only needed the bearing that's fine. but if you needed the race (cup) also you would also need 3371