Maverik Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hello, I just purchased 2 Bearmach wheel bearing kits, I was under the impression that they used Timkin bearings, but on inspection of the bearings, all there is, is a few numbers and letters. No "Timkin" in sight. I have a few Timkin swivel bearings that have Timkin stamped all over them, so I'm guessing Bearmach bearings are not Timkin ones, can anyone elaborate? I can't see Timkin not stamping bearings up with there name if they were from them. Cheers Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 If you ask for OE, they will be timken, but without specifying they will most likley supply the cheapest option - which is not timken. Bermach certainly supply timken bearings, but you do have to ask for (and therefore pay for) OE quality when you order. hth Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 If you ask for OE, they will be timken, but without specifying they will most likley supply the cheapest option - which is not timken. Bermach certainly supply timken bearings, but you do have to ask for (and therefore pay for) OE quality when you order. hth Mark This was a boxed "wheel bearing" kit. - so it was pre-made up of components. Not a fan of no name parts, but the bearings don't look to bad. as they're easy enough to change I'll probably fit them up and see how I get on. I've ordered some branded Timkin bearings to keep as spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Genuine Timken bearings [note spelling] Timken parts catologue most of their bearings for LR's have part numbers starting LM, so maybe these are not genuine but copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garymv Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 This was a boxed "wheel bearing" kit. - so it was pre-made up of components. Not a fan of no name parts, but the bearings don't look to bad. as they're easy enough to change I'll probably fit them up and see how I get on. I've ordered some branded Timkin bearings to keep as spares. hi there , whats the BM number and I'll find out whats in it for you cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 If you ask for OE, they will be timken, but without specifying they will most likley supply the cheapest option - which is not timken. Bermach certainly supply timken bearings, but you do have to ask for (and therefore pay for) OE quality when you order. Same is true of most BM parts, ask for OEM every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 hi there , whats the BM number and I'll find out whats in it for you cheers Gary Hey Gary, I think the kit is numbered BM 0102 Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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