Front spindal question / C-175. Rim falls off

[scott willey 34]

still available from toro $44.00 each

[pfrederi 17,128]

You can get US made Heim bearings (same brand as WH used years ago)  $8.37

 

Edited March 25, 2018 by pfrederi

[ronhatch 405]

11 hours ago, wallfish said:

Believe he's referring to these type. They're not tapered but roller bearings for the 3/4 spindle straight shaft x 1 3/8 OD

 

I wouldn't be comfortable using those roller bearings because they use the unhardened spindle as an inner race. I'll stick with a good quality sealed ball bearing. 

 And just to beat a dead horse a little more ;-), I'll ask the question; Wouldn't a external snap ring be better then a "C" clip to hold the front wheel on?  I think so. 

 

[tarcoleo 119]

 

Edited March 25, 2018 by tarcoleo

[tarcoleo 119]

Previous post refers to discussion about these roller bearings.  Click away

[ronhatch 405]

I agree. Cleaning and re-greasing on a regular PM schedule would be necessary with the roller bearings. Seals to keep the dirt out would be a big help too.

The best would be to exchange the rims with ones off a tractor (or whatever) that uses tapered roller bearing like my round fender JD or my B-10 AC has. I don't understand why my 4016 Case/Ingersoll only has ball bearings!    FYI; Ford always used Timken tapered roller bearings in their front wheels, even in their Model A's (Model t's?), while Chevy used cheap Bendex ball bearings all the way up to 1962. Chevy owners, in those days, needed to make sure their front wheel bearings were serviced regularly.  I learned the hard way, but I was just a kid. 

Edited March 25, 2018 by ronhatch

[WVHillbilly520H 10,369]

3 minutes ago, ronhatch said:

I agree. Cleaning and re-greasing on a regular PM schedule would be necessary with the roller bearings. Seals to keep the dirt out would be a big help too.

The best would be to exchange the rims with ones off a tractor (or whatever) that uses tapered roller bearing like my round fender JD or my B-10 AC has. FYI; Ford always used Timken tapered roller bearings in their front wheels, even in their Model A's (Model t's?), while Chevy used cheap Bendex ball bearings all the way up to 1962. Chevy owners, in those days, needed to make sure they're front wheels bearing were serviced regular. I learned the hard way, but II was just a kid. 

The 520H front wheels use the tapered roller bearings plus have a grease zerk for periodically regreasing as well as the rear dust/grease seal and front hub covers, Jeff.