Front Wheel Bearings - 1929 Flyer

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10th July 2008 at 11:28 pm #2170

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Hi.
This is my first post!! My problem is front wheel cones and cups are worn. Has anyone had to replace theirs and what did they do. Can you get replacment cups and cones or do you need to replace them with a modern alternative. Can you fit taper bearings or would you fit normal roller bearings. Any advise and possible suppliers would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing any comments.
Regards,
Stuart.

16th July 2008 at 6:55 pm #7600

BRIAN MARSHALL
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Hi Stuart,
I have just had the same problem with a 7″ Webb front wheel as fitted from 1927 thru to about mid 1930s. After a lot of measuring I have designed a conversion to ball bearings. This is only suitable for the hollow axle with knockout inner spindle used on Scott forks on Flying Squirrel Deluxe, TT replica, etc.. There is already a conversion for the solid spindle type used on Webb forks and I have a drawing for that if you send me a stamped addressed A4 envelope. (My address is in Yowl).Back to the hollow axle type……On measuring the cups I was surprised to find that they are apparently Metric on the outside diameter at 44mm so I thought that finding a suitable taper roller bearing or ball bearing would be easy. It wasn’t!!! All I could source is 44mmx17mm magneto bearings, and they were cheap at only £7-50 each at Rollerball Ltd. I haven’t tested the conversion yet so no guarantees, but again I can send you a drawing via stamped addressed envelope. Hope this helps.
Regards, Brian.

16th July 2008 at 8:41 pm #7601

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Hi Brian.
Thanks for the reply and offer of the drawing. A SAE envelope is in the post as I type.
Regards,
Stuart.
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