stuart Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Does anyone have a set of +20 Main bearings of a reputable make (Glacier/Vandervell) they could sell me please. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hi Stuart, if all else fails try Basil Adams a College Prof.(basiladams@yahoo ... I think) in the States who as bought up the entire Universe's supply of Vandervell bearings, not cheap by any means but he's bound to have what you want. Cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hi Stuart, if all else fails try Basil Adams a College Prof.(basiladams@yahoo ... I think) in the States who as bought up the entire Universe's supply of Vandervell bearings, not cheap by any means but he's bound to have what you want. Cheers Rob OK thanks, this side of the pond would be more useful but you never know. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Ring Matt or Darryl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Should one consult with the bank manager before or after ringing . . . . . ?  Cheers  Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Should one consult with the bank manager before or after ringing . . . . . ?  Cheers  Alec After Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Does anyone have a set of +20 Main bearings of a reputable make (Glacier/Vandervell) they could sell me please. Stuart. The implication here being that other bearings are less than ideal? Â Is that the case? Â Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hi Stuart, Â If you can't find what you're ultimately looking for then give http://aclperformance.com.au/ a try, they come highly recommended and they supply race quality bearings for our TRs, though I'm quite sure you'll have heard of them already. Â Regards, Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hi Stuart, Â If you can't find what you're ultimately looking for then give http://aclperformance.com.au/ a try, they come highly recommended and they supply race quality bearings for our TRs, though I'm quite sure you'll have heard of them already. Â Regards, Richard. Thanks for that Richard, again something a bit closer to home would be nice. Isnt it funny that there is a dearth of any decent bearings in the country these engines originated from! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks for that Richard, again something a bit closer to home would be nice. Isnt it funny that there is a dearth of any decent bearings in the country these engines originated from! Stuart. Yep As you will find NLA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Agreed Stuart, Â Though I'm fairly confident they have a UK stockist as my preferred machine shop manage to supply them to me (for both TR & non-TR engines) within a matter of days, http://www.agra-eng.co.uk/ , surely worth a quick call in the morning, ask for Jonathan, helpful fella! Â Regards, Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Agreed Stuart, Â Though I'm fairly confident they have a UK stockist as my preferred machine shop manage to supply them to me (for both TR & non-TR engines) within a matter of days, http://www.agra-eng.co.uk/ , surely worth a quick call in the morning, ask for Jonathan, helpful fella! Â Regards, Richard. Thats great Richard thanks I will give them a call. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 There's a set of +20 Vandervells in Canada on Ebay No. 37165446845 if you fancy those. I've had bearing sets come through customs with no charges before now. Cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 There's a set of +20 Vandervells in Canada on Ebay No. 37165446845 if you fancy those. I've had bearing sets come through customs with no charges before now. Cheers Rob   Not cheap though!  http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NOS-Vandervell-Main-Bearings-020-Triumph-TR3-TR3A-TR4-TR4A-Morgan-4-/371654468645?hash=item5688552425:g:A1gAAOSwv0tVeLuq&vxp=mtr  Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Says he only ships to US and Canada and doesnt respond to messages Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 That's a shame, seriously though Stuart, if you want VP2's give Basil a shout, I've had several sets from him in recent years. Cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thornton's are always good for obscure engine parts . . . .  http://www.fwthornton.co.uk/  Cheers  Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Says he only ships to US and Canada and doesnt respond to messages Stuart. Â Should you choose to go this route, Stuart, I'm happy to receive them and ship them on to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I know these may not be the ones you are looking for, you could ask who's make they are http://www.agrilineproducts.com/Catalogue/NavigateProduct/7173b-main-bearing-set?categoryId=ferguson-tea20 01527579111 John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelH Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Both Cambridge Motorsport and TREnterprises have bearings MichaelH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 To close this off I managed to get a set of AE mains from Racetorations and Alec came up with a set of big ends more suitable for a 4a engine as it turns out the ones I had were for a TR2 early TR3 engine. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Stuart - Â Good to know you got it sorted. Â I have a 2-3 sets of NOS - from way back - stored somewhere in the UK. Will PM you when I find them to see if you would like to have them in stock. I think they are mains and big ends, both +10 thou. Plus some thrust washers. Â AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Stuart - Â Good to know you got it sorted. Â I have a 2-3 sets of NOS - from way back - stored somewhere in the UK. Will PM you when I find them to see if you would like to have them in stock. I think they are mains and big ends, both +10 thou. Plus some thrust washers. Â AlanR Thanks Alan, mind its a long time since Ive seen a crank that only needs a 10thou cut! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 To close this off I managed to get a set of AE mains from Racetorations and Alec came up with a set of big ends more suitable for a 4a engine as it turns out the ones I had were for a TR2 early TR3 engine. Stuart. Told you so empty wallet then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Told you so empty wallet then Not cheap true but needs must as you know it will get hard use. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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