Defective retaining ring (rear wheel bearing) from Cars Inc., 69 Riv

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by Randy'sRiv, Jan 2, 2013.

  1. Randy'sRiv

    Randy'sRiv Active Member

    I shredded the race on my '69 Riviera so I purchased a rear wheel bearing set from Cars Inc.. The race pressed on nicely, but the retaining rings are .004 inch too large and will not press on... they just slide on and off. They tell me they haven't dealt with the supplier in years and they're not even sure if they're still able to get any more rear bearing sets in the future... waiting on a return call, not holding my breath. I don't know of anybody else who is selling these.

    Anybody out there face a problem like this before? Is there anything close that may fit or which could be modified? Or will it have to be fabricated?

    Thanks.

    Also, machine shop says don't use the old one because it was distorted.
     
  2. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    We moved this thread to the Gears section so Monaz can jump in on your issue.
     
  3. Randy'sRiv

    Randy'sRiv Active Member

    Thanks, I got real confused for a second... haha
     
  4. monzaz

    monzaz Jim

    PM me I will see what we have on the shelf and measure the parts before shipping out. WORSE CASE will machine the retaining rings you need. Jim

    ---------- Post added at 01:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:22 PM ----------

    Looks like we have a few on the shelf. Jim
     

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