BGB rebuild with aftermarket bearings, and seals

[gearhead19]

Hey guys, my 314H BGB has been leaking for a long time, so when the rear axle tube snapped in two, I decided that now is the time to fix it. all the parts are aftermarket except the gasket, and the bellville washers for the pinion bolt, here is a pictorial of the assembly..

Here is the list of parts and prices(1) SKF 12745 oil seal 6.99(2) Timken BH412 needle brngs, 5.50 ea.(2) IDC: 6205-2RS7/8 brng. 6.90ea(2) National oil seal 351267 5.99 ea.(3) woodruff keys 3/16x47/64x19/64 (B90 rockwell hardness) 0.59 ea.bellville washer - Simplicitygasket - Simplicity(1) spacer ring for oil seal - homemadeo.d = 1.940, i.d. = 1.680 width = 0.408I hope this helps anyone rebuilding a 7/8 shaft bevel gearbox.Dan

[B10Dave]

Nice write up Dan. Thanks....Dave

[CTD01]

Best thread!!

[PGL]

This should be added under the "Resources" tab, then "Articles", then "Bevel Gear Box Repair". Great with the recent references and pictures.

[johnmonkey]

Great pics and great thread. Was the inside powder coated? jh

[gearhead19]

Thanks all..

Johnmonkey the paint is RustOleum spray paint (Chevy Orange). I spray some into a cup than apply it with a small artists brush. the two coats took about twenty minutes. Then i spray some carb. cleaner on a rag and wipe off the bearing surfaces..

Dan

[yukon]

nice pics it makes me think i could do it.

[ZippoVarga]

Great write up! It's amazing just how simple the BGB really is, but how crucial it is to the proper transfer of power. The end play and shimming process is as important as a proper rebuild. Kudos!

[GrincheyOne]

Thanks Dan,

reminds me that my '68 BGB has been waiting on the bench, for nearly two years, for some TLC. and repair.

Great topic!

[mikeman]

What are the dimensions of the spacer?

[gearhead19]

Thanks all..

Mikeman if you are refering to the spacer under the seal in picture 6, the dimensions are O.D. = 1.940" I.D. = 1.680", and width = 0.408"

Dan

[mikeman]

yes that is it thanks.