308 Bearing Part Numbers - Looking for a Max Bearing

[the_cuda_guy]

Hello, I am getting ready to rebuild my 1976 - A833 OD (cast iron case), it is going behind a RB. Does anyone here have a 308 bearing listing for part numbers that are compatible? I have read that SKF and Timken are the best brands to buy etc. but from what I can tell they do not offer a 308 max type at this time or its not easily findable after much internet searching.

Here is the max bearing that I found, but it is not SKF or Timken or brand I am familiar with:

Consolidated Bearings 308-ZZNR - This is a 308 max type bearing, with a snap ring groove.

Consolidated Bearings 308-ZZNR DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARING MAX TYPE SHIELDED AND SNAP RING

The 308-ZZNR is produced by Consolidated Bearings and is described as a Consolidated Bearings 308-ZZNR DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARING MAX TYPE SHIELDED AND SNAP RING

www.mrosupply.com

Has anyone used Consolidated for their trans? I understand that they rebranded from many other countries manufactures and Consolidated does not manufacture any bearings themselves.

Is there another max type bearing out there? This is a max effort rebuild for power and durability etc.

I have searched the internet extensively and made a couple calls, no joy.

At this point I do not want to bother Mr. Passon or Mr. Brewer as they are in business and not an information service.

If I cannot rule these bearings at the link above out or another bearing in, I may call them and get their thoughts.


Thank you, for any help or insight,

Don


Edit: I found these SKF on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/SKF-Capacity-Precision-Clearance-Standard/dp/B007VHF4ZQ?tag=fabo03-20

No amazon results came up in my AI searches.

Are these the SKF Max that I have seen referred to on this and other sites?

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Did you try talking to Dan at "Brewers"

Select by Category - Mopar A833 4-Speed Transmission & Component Specialists

 

[the_cuda_guy]

I was hoping to not bother him and Mr. Passon, I was thinking these answers would be a little easier to find LOL! I will see what the community has to offer and then reach out to them.

 

[Dan Brewer]

I was hoping to not bother him and Mr. Passon, I was thinking these answers would be a little easier to find LOL! I will see what the community has to offer and then reach out to them.

You are welcome to email me with questions anytime. Good luck in your search, but what you will find is that your only option for buying a new bearing is going to be a standard 8 ball import. USA made 308's have been gone for probably 15 years now. Are there still a few new ones around? I'm sure somewhere....I have a few left...and I'm sure there are a few here n there on a dusty shelf.

 

[Dan Brewer]

MAIN BEARING #308 3.543" DIAMETER - Mopar A833 4-Speed Transmission & Component Specialists
Bearing dimensions are listed in the link. 90mm x 21mm x 35mm ID, or 3.543" x 0.825" x 1.378" ID.
There are some 308 LOE bearing still floating around, but they are too thin for the A833 applications.

 

[the_cuda_guy]

You are welcome to email me with questions anytime. Good luck in your search, but what you will find is that your only option for buying a new bearing is going to be a standard 8 ball import. USA made 308's have been gone for probably 15 years now. Are there still a few new ones around? I'm sure somewhere....I have a few left...and I'm sure there are a few here n there on a dusty shelf.

Thank you for the reply and the offer! I will take you up on it, as I am set to do this myself with good parts.

The bearing search is going on day 3 and I have found exactly what you said. Not offered new and I would need to find some older production/new Max types that would work. Along the way I have learned an insane amount about bearings and what the coding's mean and the applications etc.

 

[volaredon]

I don't understand what makes a "max bearing" a " max bearing".

 

[the_cuda_guy]

My understanding for this application that a Max bearing is a 9 or 10 ball bearing

I don't understand what makes a "max bearing" a " max bearing".

My understanding is compared to a normal bearing from the factory, these bearings will have an extra ball or balls for strength; hence the term max bearing because that housing has the max number of balls/rollers that will fit in it. This is knowledge I got from research on the internet so take that for what it's worth.

Don

 

[Dan Brewer]

I don't understand what makes a "max bearing" a " max bearing"

Normal 8 ball bearing on the left, 10 ball on the right.