Bearing fit, how much interferance?

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bobnorton
860 GT / GTS
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Bearing fit, how much interferance?

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My gearbox input shaft case bearing is a very tight fit and tightens up,Its a c3 as spec and i have tried a spare with the same result, now getting technical to find the reason,if necessary may get the outer race reduced.
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Eldert
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Hi Bob

i had the same problem once after some welding . i put in a C4 bearing
this one has a little more clearance

Eldert
bobnorton
860 GT / GTS
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Post by bobnorton »

Hi Eldert. The problem was damage in the housing which i scraped out. All going back now. 860 GTS now lurking in the background needing contis and headlight .
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