Greg Bender
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender
Wheel bearing shims
The distance between the tapered wheel bearings is determined by the combintation of a long spacer and very thin shims. The size of the shims is 20 mm ID x 28 mm OD x 0.1 mm Thick (Thanks to Charlie Mullendore of Antietam Classic Cycle for verifying this information). Generic replacements are readily available through McMaster-Carr in a variety of thicknesses and materials. Search for the following part numbers:
- Steel 0.1 mm Thick - not available
- Steel 0.2 mm Thick - part number 98055A234
- Steel 0.3 mm Thick - part number 98055A235
- Steel 0.5 mm Thick - part number 98055A236
- Steel 1.0 mm Thick - part number 98055A237
- Stainless steel 0.1 mm Thick - part number 98089A232
- Stainless steel 0.2 mm Thick - part number 98089A272
- Stainless steel 0.3 mm Thick - part number 98089A313
- Stainless steel 0.5 mm Thick - part number 98089A356
- Stainless steel 1.0 mm Thick - part number 98089A400