Early Jeep Question for Bill Hughes (or anyone else who knows answer)

Jul 13, 2004 10 Replies
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Bill,



I am completing the rehab of my '46 Bantam BT3C trailer, and need to replace the bearings, races, oil seals and flange gaskets on the axle. It is a full floater which I believe uses parts interchangable with the Spicer 23 rear axle used in MBs and early CJ2As. Here are the part #s specified in the 1942 military maintenance manual:



Cone and Roller Bearing Timken18590 Roller Bearing Cup Timken 18520 Hub oil seal assembly Spicer 17004 Outer wheel bearing washer Spicer 17015 Outer wheel bearing nut Spicer 17016 Outer wheel bearing nut lock washer Spicer 17017 Wheel flange gasket Spicer 17146



Do you know of an Internet source for cross referencing these WWII part numbers with "modern" part numbers for various manufacturers?



How about a good SoCal or Internet source for the parts themselves?



Thanks.



Robert Bills KG6LMV Orange County CA



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R

Thanks Bill. I knew I could count on you for "real jeep" parts sources.

Robert Bills KG6LMV Orange County CA

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Thanks Bill!

I spoke with John at Border Parts. He knew exactly what trailer I have and says he has everything in stock. I faxed him the list.

Robert Bills KG6LMV Orange County CA

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One other way to attack this Robert is to pull the parts and go to a bearing distributor. They can take measurements and derive a part number by working backwards. I have had reasonably good luck at my local NAPA outlet doing this.

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The Timken part numbers are still good and any industrial bearings house such as Bearings Inc should be able to order a set for you. While you are there, give them the seals and they may be able to cross it. For the gasket, Garlok and an exacto knife, or RTV. Jeff

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Per Bill's suggestion, I contacted John at Border Parts in Spring Valley CA. He is familiar with the WWII Willys MBT and Bantam BT3 jeep trailers, also the Korean War era M-100. Not only that, he has everything I need in stock. Genuine Timken and Spicer, no imported junk. Good customer service and very reasonable prices. (Even if I did tell him that I know Bill.)

Bill was correct. John is a great source for "real jeep" parts.

Border Parts

3875 Bancroft Dr Spring Valley, CA 91977 619-461-0075

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