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papaw · 03-26-2019, 08:45 PM

Hello all, 2 questions. on my rear axle bearing it has a washer behind it which repair manual calls it a bearing retainer and says to replace when replacing the bearing, but can't find them anywhere, any advice. Next, one bearing i was able to pull it out with my hand the other had to use bearing puller, anyone got a clue on that. tks for any help.

**Captainfab** · 03-27-2019, 01:07 AM

Are you working on a 12 bolt or a Dana 44?

papaw · 03-31-2019, 04:19 PM

12 bolt

**The Rocknrod** · 03-31-2019, 08:18 PM

The 64 12 bolt uses a somewhat special wheel bearing as I remember. The 12 bolt truck bearing that was sent with my rear end "kit" was not correct for that year. I would have to be in Texas to get that info though.

papaw · 04-05-2019, 11:39 PM

Had to drive the new bearings in, not sure what was going on.

**Captainfab** · 04-06-2019, 11:35 PM

The axle bearings are supposed to be a tight fit into the ends of the axle tubes.

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Originally Posted by papaw

Had to drive the new bearings in, not sure what was going on.

papaw · 04-07-2019, 09:02 AM

yes i know they are suppose to fit tight, but can not figure out why old one was so loose. thanks for all input..BY the way captain i switched my 64 to 700r4 auto and i still run the 6 cyl with 1 barrel do you know where i could find a bracket for the kickdown cable,

**Captainfab** · 04-07-2019, 11:08 PM

On a 700R4 it is not a kick down cable. It is the TV cable and if it is not connected and adjusted correctly, you will burn up the trans in a short time. Have you checked with Bowtie Overdrives for the bracket? I'm not sure if anyone makes a bracket and the necessary geometry components for a I6 with a 1Bbl. If BO does not have what you need you will have to fabricate all the components yourself.

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Originally Posted by papaw

yes i know they are suppose to fit tight, but can not figure out why old one was so loose. thanks for all input..BY the way captain i switched my 64 to 700r4 auto and i still run the 6 cyl with 1 barrel do you know where i could find a bracket for the kickdown cable,

**harryme** · 04-07-2019, 09:38 AM

the 63 and 64 outer rear wheel bearing are different to the other year 12 bolt bearings-they have the press on backing plates and different size bearing

**The Rocknrod** · 04-07-2019, 10:11 AM

Maybe 63 and back have press on backing plates? My 64 did not.

**harryme** · 04-07-2019, 01:21 PM

its 63 and early 64 12bolt axles with 17 spline-the later design with 30spline axles are all the same

03-26-2019, 08:45 PM	#1
papaw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: elizabethton tn Posts: 7	64 rear axle bearing Hello all, 2 questions. on my rear axle bearing it has a washer behind it which repair manual calls it a bearing retainer and says to replace when replacing the bearing, but can't find them anywhere, any advice. Next, one bearing i was able to pull it out with my hand the other had to use bearing puller, anyone got a clue on that. tks for any help.

03-27-2019, 01:07 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 64 rear axle bearing Are you working on a 12 bolt or a Dana 44? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-31-2019, 04:19 PM	#3
papaw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: elizabethton tn Posts: 7	Re: 64 rear axle bearing 12 bolt

03-31-2019, 08:18 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 64 rear axle bearing The 64 12 bolt uses a somewhat special wheel bearing as I remember. The 12 bolt truck bearing that was sent with my rear end "kit" was not correct for that year. I would have to be in Texas to get that info though. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-05-2019, 11:39 PM	#5
papaw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: elizabethton tn Posts: 7	Re: 64 rear axle bearing Had to drive the new bearings in, not sure what was going on.

04-07-2019, 09:02 AM	#7
papaw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: elizabethton tn Posts: 7	Re: 64 rear axle bearing yes i know they are suppose to fit tight, but can not figure out why old one was so loose. thanks for all input..BY the way captain i switched my 64 to 700r4 auto and i still run the 6 cyl with 1 barrel do you know where i could find a bracket for the kickdown cable,

04-07-2019, 09:38 AM	#9
harryme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Munich Germany Posts: 15	Re: 64 rear axle bearing the 63 and 64 outer rear wheel bearing are different to the other year 12 bolt bearings-they have the press on backing plates and different size bearing

04-07-2019, 10:11 AM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 64 rear axle bearing Maybe 63 and back have press on backing plates? My 64 did not. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-07-2019, 01:21 PM	#11
harryme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Munich Germany Posts: 15	Re: 64 rear axle bearing its 63 and early 64 12bolt axles with 17 spline-the later design with 30spline axles are all the same



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