Thread: Ford 9" rear

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Well lets start out on the right foot its a 9" linclon towncar rear but basicly the same. Problem axel bearings I can't locate the bearings I've been told they are not being made anymore. The replacement bearing dosen't seem to be what I need. Has anyone else had this problem? old brg #cone U399A cup# U365L these are timken #s They tell me I need a set # A-20 but I don't see how you get the outer race in the housing?
Charlie

Originally posted by cffisher
Well lets start out on the right foot its a 9" linclon towncar rear but basicly the same. Problem axel bearings I can't locate the bearings I've been told they are not being made anymore. The replacement bearing dosen't seem to be what I need. Has anyone else had this problem? old brg #cone U399A cup# U365L these are timken #s They tell me I need a set # A-20 but I don't see how you get the outer race in the housing?
Charlie

i dont have anyway to look it up, but that A-20 sounds like a front wheel bering # could be wrong. what does it look like?
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The #s I posted before are for a cup and cone set that includes a lock collar. The A20 looks to be a roller brg but not a tapered roller. it is one pc. not 2.

Well I'm just posting this for FYI It seems the bearing manufactures have dicsontinued the original tappered roller bearings used in the 70s Ford 9" The new # are set A20 I got the sets and assembled them on the axles. They work fine and I guess the are no worse or better than the old style. The rear I built is from a 77 Linclon Continental Mark V according to the tag on it. It is now fully assembled and setting under the car I like the results so far.