I image this is no news to many of you more experienced gear heads, but I found this interesting. My dad had pulled two hubs off 800 series ~1954 tractor yeas ago and when I was discussing the price of Model T wire wheel hubs he pulled these out.
Matt
I ended up getting model T hubs and you can see the offset is different. Not to mention thee tractor has a larger bolt pattern. I imagine that these would fit even better on a model a hub.
This may be of interest for anyone building model T tractors or doodle bugs.Ford 800 series tractor hubs fit Model T spindle
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Re: Ford 800 series tractor hubs fit Model T spindle
With the exception of the outer bearing being threaded on a T, the bearings and races are all the same thru ‘48 cars, and IIRC even later F1/F100 pickup trucks (straight axle). It’s no surprise that the tractors would use the same bearing set too
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Re: Ford 800 series tractor hubs fit Model T spindle
Kevin,
One could use a T bearing on the outside and you are good to go;) The advantage, if you can call it that, of tractor hubs is there are no brakes.
Amazing how things did change much on the front hubs for a good part of 50 years!
Matt
One could use a T bearing on the outside and you are good to go;) The advantage, if you can call it that, of tractor hubs is there are no brakes.
Amazing how things did change much on the front hubs for a good part of 50 years!
Matt
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Re: Ford 800 series tractor hubs fit Model T spindle
Just wondering if those hubs would fit the Model A bolt pattern. Would be nice if it did.
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Re: Ford 800 series tractor hubs fit Model T spindle
Usually there is not enough thread length on the spindle to run the outer bearing up to the race. This is the case when converting to A front hubs. So either put a huge spacer behind the inner bearing... scary!!! Or extend the thread and register diameter long enough to fit, and cut an inch off of the spindle. Either way... T parts aren’t that hard to find... yet!Matt in California wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:18 pmOne could use a T bearing on the outside and you are good to go;)