Torque tube bearing Race

[Duke]

Hi,
I cleaned up the NOS torque tube race I purchased and it has lots of pitting. My original has wear groves where the bearing cage rides. Which on is better to use or should I find a better one?
This is a late 32 tube with no center bearing.

 

[jimvette59]

NOS or not throw it out and buy a new one. JMO.

 

[19Fordy]

Don't gamble using a bad race even if it's supposedly NOS. Buy a new race and a new FORD made bearing with grease seal.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83166

Be sure and read this thread:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309247&highlight=replace+torque+tube+bearing+seal

 

[Flathead Fever]

It doesn't take much of pit to make noise. It's amazing how loud little pits can be. It's too much work not to do it right the first time.

 

[Duke]

I need to find a new race, thank you.

 

[19Fordy]

Duke: Contact Mr. VanPelt.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/rearend-partsprices-pg2.htm

 

[Duke]

Are the model A ones the same as V8?

 

[Lawrie]

Yes

 

[oldbugger]

My experience with non oem ones is not good. JMHO

 

[Duke]

My experience with non oem ones is not good. JMHO

I have the same concern, I am looking it my parts stash to see if any torque tubes have a good oem unit

 

[Duke]

Just pulled this out of another tube, no groves, not sure if the difference in color is wear?

 

[19Fordy]

If possible, install each bearing you have in the tube and measure the ID of each.
Post #13 in thread below shows how to make a sleeve remover out of PVC pipe.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309247&highlight=replace+torque+tube+bearing+seal

 

[petehoovie]

Just pulled this out of another tube, no groves, not sure if the difference in color is wear?