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Title: Clutch thrust bearing ew
Post by: john b on 11 Jan 2026 at 11:52

Hi can anybody help wanted clutch thrust bearing does anyone have a used or new
Or have any part numbers or bearing numbers
For 1926/7 ew Douglas
Regards Johnb

Title: Re: Clutch thrust bearing ew
Post by: Doug on 20 Jan 2026 at 03:57

It is not a commercial bearing, Douglas manufactured them in house.

Many folk substitute a plain thrust bearing made out of oil impregnated sintered bronze (Oilite). Advantageous if the surfaces the original bearing balls ran against are pitted and provides a bit of braking effect if the clutch has a tendency to drag on release.

-Doug

Title: Re: Clutch thrust bearing ew
Post by: john b on 20 Jan 2026 at 07:35

Hi Doug thanks for the reply
Regards John

Title: Re: Clutch thrust bearing ew
Post by: alan reid on 21 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Hi Yes, Simply bearings sell a needle thrust race that will fit straight in.
Regards Alan.

Title: Re: Clutch thrust bearing ew
Post by: john b on 21 Jan 2026 at 14:00

Hi alan you wouldn't have a bearing number by any chance but thanks for the information
Regards John

Title: Re: Clutch thrust bearing ew
Post by: alan reid on 21 Jan 2026 at 19:01

Yes, the S6 size is 60 X 85 X 5 needle roller
and the EW I think is 50 X 70 X 5 but both bearings are thinner than the original and
will need a thicker backing washer.
the needle bearing ref is AXK6085ASand AXK5070AS

Any doubts give me a ring 01342-834133 Alan

Title: Re: Clutch thrust bearing ew
Post by: john b on 21 Jan 2026 at 21:02

Hi Alan that is great will get on with this tomorrow thanks again
Regards John

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