Transmisson Bearing Question

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I thought I would ask for an opinion on replacing the spacer in the cluster gear with a bearing . I have a transmisson going together and want to do it right. Seems I have misplaced my spacer but have extra bearings.

 

[Larry Jenkins]

I thought I would ask for an opinion on replacing the spacer in the cluster gear with a bearing . I have a transmisson going together and want to do it right. Seems I have misplaced my spacer but have extra bearings.

IMHO, you want to avoid three in-line bearings because of misalignment. Two will support your shaft quite well and self-align.

The spacer can be made from tubing. I have a spare that I could measure for you if you like.

The three needle bearings (2 in the Cluster and one in the reverse idler shaft) are always a replace item.

Larry

 

[George Miller]

I thought I would ask for an opinion on replacing the spacer in the cluster gear with a bearing . I have a transmisson going together and want to do it right. Seems I have misplaced my spacer but have extra bearings.

In my Humble Opinion
Short cuts usual do not work. It is hard enough to get things right. I would do it with the space.

 

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Thanks to both of you. I am sure that I have one original spacer in my gagage. I just have to put my hands on it!!! Thanks again