[DeTomaso] upright bearing spacer length ?

[mikeldrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/18/10 16 31 31, forestg at att.net writes:


> If I remember correctly (and at my age that is not a given) the double 
> roller bearing was 11 mm wider than the stock bearing. As has been noted by 
> others it does not have to be precise but be sure it isn't so short that the 
> axle flange bottoms on the spline ramps before clamping the spacer/bearing 
> assembly.
> 

The stock inner rear bearing number is 6208 2RSC3, and measures 40 x 80 x 
18mm, while the double-row bearing is 5208 2RSC3; it measures 40 x 80 x 
30.2mm.   The difference is thus 12.2mm (.480").

Cheers!

Mike