front wheel bearings

[Anonymous-0]

I need someone to confirm my mistake. I'm replacing the front wheel bearings on a 700 series ford. I inadvertantly ordered bearings for a 701 series. I couldn't get the bearing cups to fit. I went back to try and research and all I had to go by were the pictures of the two sets which look almost identical. Is the diameter of the cups/bearings what makes the differnce between the two? Trying to learn. Thanks for any help.

 

[8N'r--WI]

According to this site-----the bearings should fit either the 700 or 701.


Front Wheel Bearing Kit - Kit Contains one each: LM67048(Cone), LM67010(Cup), LM11949(Cone), LM11910(Cup), NCA1190A(Seal). For models: 600, 601, 700, 701, 800, 801, 900, 901, 2000, 4000, 1955-1964 with SN 137817 and up. Repairs one wheel. For hub C9NN1104F. (Part No: CBPN1200C)


Tim ---still learning too

 

[Fordfarmer]

I think the clue there is "with S/N 137817 and up". I'm not sure, but I think this was discussed a few months ago, and it was decided that there ARE two sizes.

 

[8N'r--WI]

I saw that clue as well....have not had time to look at the SN on my 860....but I would bet you are right...

I looked yesterday for another wheel bearing set, for serial numbers below 137817 and did not see anything....I don"t believe the N series bearings can be used either.

Tim

 

[WGB]

Some brief info I saw indicated that there was a difference between the '54 and earlier and the '55 and later. I think it was in the hub, which could account for a different bearing.

 

[steve wi]

there are two different size bearings and the serial number tells what set you need.