oldspwr Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Does anyone know if steering column bearings are still available for B models? I have a friend restoring one now and he need to replace the bearings in the steering column. I believe they are called radial / thrust (or axial) bearings. Here is a pic...The ID is 1.00" and the OD is 1.665". There are no markings on the bearing. When I made a new column for my Dad's 361 Brockway, the bearings were NICE 515. They have the same ID but our OD was 2.00"Any help would be appreciated!Thanks,Tom Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38044-steering-column-bearings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Strange size on the OD. Is the OD tapered? Hard to tell by the picture. I've got a complete column/box sitting in the garage, came with my truck and basically have it as a spare if the need ever arose. Is that bearing in the top? I suppose the steering wheel presses down and keeps tension on it? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38044-steering-column-bearings/#findComment-269889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldspwr Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hi Freightrain... It looks like he was able to salvage the bearings from another column. But I believe you are correct, the steering wheel tightens against a spring which in turn preloads the bearing and keeps tension on it.Tom Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38044-steering-column-bearings/#findComment-270546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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