[DeTomaso] Rear Upright RIV Bearing

[Mike Drew]

Guys,

The new bearing is exactly 12mm thicker than the old one. Thus the spacer needs to be shortened 12mm (ideally 6mm each side, but both ends should be trued).

Mike

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> On Aug 25, 2020, at 10:45, thells <thells at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> Corey,
> 
> I installed the 5208 2RSC3 double row inner bearings on my '72 a few years ago, don't forget to machine the inner spacer tube (part # 01208A) down to accommodate the wider bearing.
> 
> I believe the reduction should be .480, you may want to confirm what's correct for the bearing you've got. 
> 
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Corey Price
> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:18 AM
> To: L GRAY; Detomaso
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Rear Upright RIV Bearing
> 
> Les,
> 
> The bearings came out of my uprights, and I'm sure they are used. I bought some replacement SKF bearings and will convert to double roller inner bearings.
> 
> Corey
> 
>> On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 11:10 AM L GRAY <tipo874a at msn.com> wrote:
>> 
>> First thing here is the bearing appears to be a used unit. Look at the 
>> wear marks on the outer & inner race surfaces.
>>      I would not use these as they are rather ancient even if new. 
>> Sealed bearings do have a shelf life as the grease breaks down over 
>> time when they sit.
>>     Find and order some FAG brand bearings and you’ll be fine.
>> 
>> Leslie A. Gray
>> 
>> On Aug 25, 2020, at 8:48 AM, Corey Price <coreyjprice at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> All,
>> 
>> I'm rebuilding my uprights and have found RIV outer, sealed bearings.  
>> Can anyone comment on these? Doing some minor research, I found that 
>> RIV is supposedly an offshoot of Fiat and the bearings were made in Italy.
>> However, these bearings I found have "France" on them and feel good 
>> when I spin them. A local bearing supply said they were odd and 
>> probably no longer made. They also said the quality is unknown unless 
>> the bearing can be spun up and tested.
>> 
>> Corey
>> 
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