Re: Green bearings pro and con

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When that article was written, those recommendations had evidence that Mopar Action (Rick Ehrenberg) used to argue 
the point. Now with the revised design for the green bearings we need a new review to update that "Mopar Action" 
article.  Maybe the new green design is "good enough" for Mopars typically driven less than 1000 miles per year?

That said, I know of a couple guy who have used the older style "green" bearings successfully, fwiw. 

Thanks,
Gary H.

>  -------Original Message-------
 
>  Hi fellas and gal,
>  I'm surprised no one has mentioned Mopar Actions' recommendations on
>  axle bearings. The OEM tapered bearings are far superior in side load
>  capacity.
>  Mike
>  
>  On Sat, May 20, 2017 at 7:43 AM, 'Doug' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar
>  Mail List Clubhouse <1 > wrote:
>  
>  > i thought that the green bearings were made by timkin and were hi
>  > speed bearings and much better than the others
>  > --------------------------------------------
>  > On Wed, 5/17/17, MO < > wrote:
>  >
 
>  > I think I have a rear
>  > axle bearing going out, So I have been doing some research
>  > on the non adjustable Green bearings. Green is actually the
>  > name of the company that makes them. They have been bought
>  > out by another company, but still retains the Green name
>  > .
>  > My best source of Info is from
>  > Dr. Differential tech article. ( who could be better??) The
>  > early bearings are RP 400 and have a crimped on 5 hole
>  > retainer which will not allow for any "wiggle" in
>  > the bearing . Most axle housings , even new ones are not
>  > perfectly straight. and between tha,t and those bearings are
>  > inserted in the housing deeper, results in pre-loading
>  > against the thrust block, and can lead to early bearing
>  > failure. So-- that must be the reason for the pros and the
>  > cons. Those bearings are still being sold by some sources
>  > including Mopar Performance parts ( alledgedly)
>  > Now, there is a newer style "Green" bearing, # MO
>  > 400 that is installed with a snap ring and supposedly has
>  > taken care of the problems the older bearings (has)- had.
>  > In the past, I have been against the use of Green bearings,
>  > but with ease of installation, I just might give them a try.
>  > ...................................MOCornpatch
>  > MO,
>  >
> 

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