VCCA Home Forums Thread Like Summary - Tapered Roller Bearing Conversion on my 32

I bought the kit to convert my ball bearing wheel bearings to tapered rollers. Pulled everything apart but having trouble getting that large inner race off the spindle. I do not want to mar it up with a pliers. Are there any tricks to getting it off? I have not used heat yet or tried anything that would prevent me from going back to the ball bearings.

Thanks

I agree with Tiny, Gene, and beachbum as well.

There is nothing wrong with the ball bearings as long as you remember that they need to be adjusted tighter than tapered roller bearings.

I agree with Tiny. To add to it 'I see no advantage with these low speed vehicles' especially those that have bias ply tires. It is just not going to help that much. It will never handle like the modern vehicles that everyone has gotten used to. Spend your time getting the mechanical components in good shape so the steering play is reduced. One thing that made a bigger difference in steering of my '29 coupe was replacing all the spring bushings. I knew they were worn out but I didn't think it would affect the way it steered like it did. Especially on washboard roads like we tour on occasionally.

I'll probably be odd man out but I see no reason to convert the bearings. I see no advantage on these low speed vehicles. Just my opinion.

I AGREE WITH YOU 100%