3400 Ford Transmission Bearing Source HELP HELP HELP

[Craig Kruse]

I'm at my wits end... on this one. I need to replace the main pilot bearing in my transmission. I've called the dealers in my area and checked on the usual websites as well as a bearing supply house that said they could get any type bearing in the world. Well they coudn't get this one. The Ford New Holland part number is C5NN7133A and lists on Parts Spring.com for $287. But also says its unavailable! It is supposed to be used on a dozen or more models so I dont' know why it isn't available. If anyone knows of a replacement I will be eternally grateful and you will have good carma for the rest of your natural born days.. If I can get it to work I will attach a picture or two of the bearing.
 

[RodinNS]

How long for a dealer to get it from a warehouse?
I find it hard to believe it's not available at all... but not uncommon for it to not be on a dealer shelf.

Rod
 

[RickB]

NLA: no warehouse stock, no dealer stock.
 

[shaun wallace]

Is this that 4x4 manuel reverseing trans that caused a lot of discussiona while back? Seems like very few were made or not very poplar.
 

[Sean in PA]

[Ultradog MN]

I googled that part # but not much info there either.
You might have to look for a used one.
I would try Alexander's Tractor - in Texas somewhere. Google it.
 

[wayne-N-Ind.]

have you tried long lane tractors in elizabethtown, Pa.717-367-8610 good luck.
 

[Craig Kruse]

[Craig Kruse]

Messicks is trying to locate one for me but so far no luck. I gave Long Lane a call and they didn't have it either but were helpful with possible solutions. Still searching for a source for the bearing. Any help greatly appreciated.
 

[Fritz Maurer]

Kind of off the wall, but try another Ford dealer. I know you think the dealer network is all connected, but... I needed a battery hold-down for a 9700 once. It was on national back-order for six months from a dealer in NE Ohio. Tried another dealer about 50 miles south. They said, "It'll be here tomorrow". Same thing happened in the automotive line.Early in the 21st century, Ford had trouble with transmission housings on the trans that would replace the E4OD. Friend buys truck, blows the housing, dealer tells friend six week wait for updated housing. I call reputable dealer in Cleveland with the P/N, he says, "3 in Detroit. Can have one here by 10 A.M." Every now and then you encounter a dealer who does't seem to be connected to the rest of the world.
 

[Craig Kruse]

[36 Coupe]

I needed parts for a JD H pto.Got a list of dealers who had the parts.One sold me the parts at half the list price.He was glad to move them. A collar that cost 11.00 years ago had moved up to 75.00.
 

[Craig Kruse]

[Craig Kruse]

[Craig Kruse]

Well no luck on this bearing. I have tried several dealers in the northeast/ midwest and here in Florida. The bearing house tracked it down to an SKF bearing that the 'line' was sold to RBC bearing back in the 70's but that's all the help they had other than buy a transmission. I'm considering using a stock replacement type bearing that closely matches the specs on the old one and haveing the main shaft machined to fit the OD of the replacement. I can't find a replacement front shaft either so I'm not thrilled about trying the machine work in case it gets messed up.
I have emails out to several salvage yards looking for a replacement trans but this 4x4 isn't common I guess and I'm sure it costs more than I can afford.

I'm now offering a finders fee of $100 if anyone can find this bearing.