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MG TD TF 1500 - Tranny bearings

I am restoring a 1953 mg td tranny and need the following bearings for it. These bearings according to their markings were manufactured by R & M. The
markings are as follows:

1. Roller bearing (9 balls) RM LJ 1 1/4 G 2.75" x 1.250" x .685"

2. Roller bearing (9 balls) RM LJ 1 1/8 G 2.500" x 1.125" x .685"

3. Roller bearing (9 balls) RM LJ 25 52mm x 25mm x 15 mm

The first two have circlip on their outer surface.

The most popular sellers for MG parts in the USA ofer these bearings at prices I find extremely high, therefore I will like to find a bearing dealer that carries these bearings or equivalents at a more reasonable price.

Does anybody knows of a bearing dealer that could carry these bearings? Any informaction would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Stuart
Stuart J. Ramos

Stuart, you should be able to go to most any supplier of machine bearings and obtain those bearings at reasonable prices with just the information that you have. Take your old bearings with you.
Bud Krueger

Hi Bud: Thank you very much for your advice, but remember I am in Puerto Rico and it is very difficult to obtain this parts here. Therefore I need a company ion mainland USA where I can order online. Thanks again.

Stuart
Stuart J. Ramos

6205 is the generic # I found for the rear bearing. Any auto parts store should have, or be able to get that one. Don't have any cross-over info for the others. I think the "G" is for grooved. Don't know how much cheaper you can get them due to the "G" and unusual size but worth a try. George
George Butz

Stuart,

Remember the center roller bearing has a grove that locates the bearing so the mainshaft is positioned properly. Here is a picture of the correct bearing and an incorrect part.

Do you have the needle bearing sets?

warmly,
dave

Dave Braun

Stuart,
I've been shopping for the same bearings, but have found they are about the same prices as Moss for the two grooved bearings ($36 and $41 + shp-special order). The smaller, rear is common and can be had for $15 (available off the shelf)(a couple dollars lower than Moss). The makers are NSK, SKF ,or Fafnier (Timken), all US made. I've emailed a technical question to Moss (What is country of origin?), but have not received an answer yet. If Moss' parts are Chinese or similar, I'll go with the the local brands.
Tyler
C.T. Irwin

Stuart,
I forgot this: The part numbers for the two grooved bearings are LS-11 and LS-12, the smaller is 6205, sold by Consolidated.
Tyler
C.T. Irwin

I asked a friend and TC owner, who's spent a career in the bearing business, if there's any benefit to replace the ball bearings with roller bearings or needle bearings.

Here in part, is his response:-

"I see no advantage in going to roller or needle bearings.

The selection of inch bearings is limited.
I dont have an interchange manual, so can't tell you what other makes can replace R&M
(Radson & Marles) But I'm sure SKF,FAG,NTN, etc, have equivalents. Just stay away from Chinese, which is what you would get from Moss. Just give them your numbers, and they will find the equivalent. If they dont have them in stock, they will order them for you. Tell them "NO CHINESE".

The number of balls is not important. Some bearings have smaller, and more balls, some have bigger but fewer balls, but the load capacities are similar.

Of great importance is to make sure the shaft and housing bores are not damaged.
If they are blue, or flaky, this is an indication the bearing spun on the shaft or housing,and you will not get a good fit with the new bearing"

Gord Clark
Rockburn, Qué.
Gordon A. Clark

Hi George, Tyler, Dave and Gord:
Thank you very much for your excellent advice and comments, yhey surely been helpful. Right know I am waiting for the gearbox restoration CD to arrive from England, I will let you guys know how this turns out.

I found bearing 6205 in Puerto Rico a little bit more than half Moss price, but Tyler is right, the other two are actually cheaper at LBC the the dealer in Puerto Rico.

Thanks again.

Stuart


Stuart J. Ramos

Here's the answer Moss sent me:
#127-000 is made in Japan.
#127-100 is made in Japan.
#125-900 is made in China.
Tyler
C.T. Irwin

Hi Stuart,

Try www.simplybearings.co.uk in the uk the bearings are listed as below
LJ 1 1/4 £8.90
LJ 1 1/8 £7.26
LJ25 £4.14 (SKF)

With the exchange rate at present these should be very cheap.

Regards Chris
C A Pick

Hi Chris: I just sent an email to simply bearings asking for information about the bearings as they say in their catalog that these bearings are ussully not stocked. I will let you know what they answer.Thank you for your help.

Stuart
Stuart J. Ramos

Stuart,
Just an update. The 3 bearings ordered locally (KAMAN in Albuquerque)arrived. The 2 bigger ones (front and center) are marketed by Consolidated Bearing. Here's the info:

Position Maker Country $US
LS-11 Center Steyr Austria 35.70
LS-12 Front ? India 41.30
6205 Rear SKF USA 14.60
shipping 8.98
Th big ones come with new circlips.
I hope this might help others who might be shopping for tranny bearings.I probably paid a few bucks more, but was happy to buy locally.
Tyler

C.T. Irwin

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