Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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I read an old article stating that there are two different 308 bearings out there. One is .825" thick and the other one is .795" thick. I believe I need the thicker one,...right?
Who makes the right one, and who makes the wrong one?
The oddball MRC/SKF Chrysler 308 bearing is no longer being made and only Chinese bearings are the only choice. Passon and others still have new US made SKF/MRC bearing but when they're gone they're gone.
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Only a chinese version of the Mopar 308 is available I guess MRC/SKF wasn't selling enough of them to make it worth keeping them in production. Glad I'm a pack rat so I never threw away a good used one.
Glad I hung on to about a half dozen N.O.S. 15yrs ago.
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Well, You are correct, The right bearing is the .825 thick one. Apparently SKF wasn't selling enough. I think it is rediculous though. I was in discussion with them for 8 months to make one more run of 308 SG8 bearings. It didn't matter the amount, they wouldn't do it. Just another indication of great quality laziness. The incorrect bearing is a 308 LOE. This is what you will get at a parts store or bearing house. This WILL ruin a cluster gear and input shaft. We do have the correct US made ones still. Actually, I managed to locate a LARGE quantity of them when they were discontinued. Of course we bought them bacause at that time, there were no replacements. Of course, they were NOT CHEAP, but it was either grab them or shut the doors. Now, there are replacements. I have seen at least 4 different ones from China so far. Some are SCARY to say the least. The one that we carry is the best one that I have seen so far.
It just once again supports the "We can make this stuff overseas for 1/4 the cost, charge full market price here and get 1/4 the quality and get rich mentality!" If anyone has any questions, let me know. Thanks, Jamie
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Thats some good info....it seems alot of important parts to us are starting to go away production wise. Soon it will be like when we were all in the thick of it 20-25 years ago when the 40-50s collectors found things harder to get. BTW thanks Jamie, the McLeod clutch you speced for me is the best clutch ive had in the car yet
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Quick 77R/T, I'm glad that you like the clutch! As for the others whos BRC? Do you mean MRC? I have seen a 308LOE ruin an input and a cluster gear on several occasions. As for "the bearing coming with a shim from NAPA," I have NEVER seen that, EVER. Jamie
Sorry,got my B's and M's mixed up.
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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I know this is an old post but I just talked to one of my bearing suppliers and he claimed the 308SG was available. This is the link he gave me. https://www.motionindustries.com/productDetail.jsp?sku=00056902I note though that the width of this bearing is 23 MM or 0.9055" which differs from the two widths in this post, 0.795" or 0.825". Any insight on this? Thanks.
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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I think that motion bearing is a 308 sg10, you need 308 sg8, sg8s are no longer made, unless something has changed. And just when you think you have cut a fat hog in the butt......
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Unless all you have is a 308 case there is no reason you can't use a 307 bearing case. I have built quite a few 307 bearing HEMI boxes and they are perfectly fine. Just because you can't find a 308 bearing at your local parts store doesn't mean they aren't available. I never go to a parts store for a bearing because they are limited to what applications they have in front of them. I buy the correct 308 bearing from Akron Bearing and they have them in stock. I run a 307 bearing HEMI box in my Savoy and it's working just fine. I would prefer a sealed bearing in my transmissions because the chunks of brass and metal floating around in the gear oil is the reason these bearing fail. My next transmission will probably have sealed bearings in it Gus
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Unless all you have is a 308 case there is no reason you can't use a 307 bearing case. I have built quite a few 307 bearing HEMI boxes and they are perfectly fine. Just because you can't find a 308 bearing at your local parts store doesn't mean they aren't available. I never go to a parts store for a bearing because they are limited to what applications they have in front of them. I buy the correct 308 bearing from Akron Bearing and they have them in stock. I run a 307 bearing HEMI box in my Savoy and it's working just fine. I would prefer a sealed bearing in my transmissions because the chunks of brass and metal floating around in the gear oil is the reason these bearing fail. My next transmission will probably have sealed bearings in it Gus Thats good to know, will call them as I need 2 and my local has the incorrect 308. Thanks
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Unless all you have is a 308 case there is no reason you can't use a 307 bearing case. I have built quite a few 307 bearing HEMI boxes and they are perfectly fine. Just because you can't find a 308 bearing at your local parts store doesn't mean they aren't available. I never go to a parts store for a bearing because they are limited to what applications they have in front of them. I buy the correct 308 bearing from Akron Bearing and they have them in stock. I run a 307 bearing HEMI box in my Savoy and it's working just fine. I would prefer a sealed bearing in my transmissions because the chunks of brass and metal floating around in the gear oil is the reason these bearing fail. My next transmission will probably have sealed bearings in it Gus Which is better for a race application, 307 or 308 case? I've broke 3 A833's with the 308 so far, sheared all the teeth off third gear on the cluster all three times and they didn't have many miles on them so the bearings were not worn?
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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...I buy the correct 308 bearing from Akron Bearing and they have them in stock.... I just finished an email exchange with Steve Kalgreen from Akron Bearing Co. I asked for a 308 SG8 bearing with the 0.825" race width and he had no idea what I was talking about.
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Which is better for a race application, 307 or 308 case? I've broke 3 A833's with the 308 so far, sheared all the teeth off third gear on the cluster all three times and they didn't have many miles on them so the bearings were not worn? Sounds like a shifter adjustment concern to me.
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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...I buy the correct 308 bearing from Akron Bearing and they have them in stock.... I just finished an email exchange with Steve Kalgreen from Akron Bearing Co. I asked for a 308 SG8 bearing with the 0.825" race width and he had no idea what I was talking about. Same story here, my local only had 308l.
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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...I buy the correct 308 bearing from Akron Bearing and they have them in stock.... I just finished an email exchange with Steve Kalgreen from Akron Bearing Co. I asked for a 308 SG8 bearing with the 0.825" race width and he had no idea what I was talking about. Last fall I walked in with the bearing in my hand and The girl behind the counter just whipped out her calipers and made some measurements and got me the correct bearing. Gus
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Which is better for a race application, 307 or 308 case? I've broke 3 A833's with the 308 so far, sheared all the teeth off third gear on the cluster all three times and they didn't have many miles on them so the bearings were not worn? Sounds like a shifter adjustment concern to me. Third gear is the one to go when you have traction, weight and power. If he's driving it hard and hooking, 3rd gear will have a short life.
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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What are the correct dimensions for this bearing?
ID OD WIDTH?
Perhaps most importantly, distance from the snap ring to the surface that the input shaft mates to.
I'm thinking that with the right spacers or shims a standard 308 can work. Alternatively, I might be able to source a suitable bearing, we deal with lots of them at work, including some proprietary ones.
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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Ok, that's a very confusing way to answer a simple question. So for clarification...
ID. 1.378
Width. 827
OD, whatever is standard for a 308 bearing?
Does anyone have a dimension for the inboard race to outboard snap ring dimension?
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Re: 308 bearing on a 4 speed - different sizes?
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OD is 90mm. For SG, Go look it up it is in the 307 or 308 spec from MRC or SKF. I was just trying to clarify why it is a special 308. It matches the 307 except for OD. In my opinion this is not something you want to start shimming. Use the correct bearing and selective snap ring.
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