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Hello, Healeyophiles! Does anyone happen to know how long the rear axel is for a BJ8? I am preparing to replace the seal and bearing in my left rear and have a very limited space from the hub to the garage wall. It appears to me I will have barely enough room, but don't want to start this job and not be able to remove the axel due to the wall! If someone would know or happen to have one lying around that they could measure I would be very grateful. Thanks!
 
Hi Stever,Given that the maximum width of a Healey is 5' or so The axel shafts can not exceed 2 1/2' in length.I hope this Helps. I did not have one out and SWMBO has forbiden any work on the Healey today.---Keoke /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
Thanks, Keoke, I think this is an example of "engage brain first, then query the forum!" I measured the distance to the wall and I have a little over three feet, so I should be OK. I am wondering if I should do the right seal, too, even though it is not leaking at this point. What do you think - leave well enough alone, or go ahead and replace it? Also, it appears you have to remove the bearing to get at the seal, so I think one should go ahead and put new bearings back in instead of reinstalling the old ones. However, they're a little pricey at around $65 each. Should I replace them even if they appear to be OK? Thanks a lot!
 
Hi Stever,
I replaced the leaking seal only. Two years later, the other side needed to be replaced.

The original wheel bearings could last forever. There is a chance that replacement bearings will not be as good. Thoroughly clean & dry the bearings. Put pressure radially between the inner & outer races. Turn them slowly while feeling for any rough spots. Examine what you can see for signs of pitting on the balls or races. If they pass the tests, lube them & put them back in.

The bearing carriers are somewhat fragile. Be very careful to not distort the carriers by applying to much or uneven pressure when removing the bearings & seals.
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Hi again Stever, Yes they are pricey.However, if you have a bearing supply house in your area you can take the old bearing in it has a number on it and they can match it up with their stock. I used SKF bearings from a supply house they are a top bearing manufacturer and saved a few bucks. The Part number is :CR 4209ATN9. If they offer a Japanese bearing do not shy away they are also top bearings.If you do both sides you will be through back there and can move on to other needs.Well if I did all that work I certainly would put new bearings in---Fwiw---Keoke /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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I have not found a bearing house in LA or Orange County to match the Moss price. Might as well use them.
 
Re: BJ8 Axle Length

Hi HH, There is a very large bearing supplier way out on East Imperial Highway,it has been a while and I do not recall the outfits name, but if I drove that far having a free shipping and 10% dicount slip from moss I had to be saving a few bucks.Plus I didn't have to wait on them to come---Keoke /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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