Vandervell bearing 1899M ???

[Powerhouse]

Anyone have a cross ref book that tells what the heck a set of vandervell rod bearing 1899m is and fits? No box just part number and logo on back of shell. Supposedly they are mopar. I have searched for days and also contacted vandervell but they have no way to tell.

Thanks in any case.

Edited April 15, 2016 by Powerhouse

[wayfarer]

I checked some of my old catalogues but did not find the '1899' or even a variation...interesting...

 

If they are loose, check for approximate journal diameter and shell width.

[Powerhouse]

Thanks. These are a real mystery.

[Niel Hoback]

Vandervell bearings come from England.   http://www.carparts.com/vandervell

Edited April 18, 2016 by Niel Hoback

[Powerhouse]

Yes. I emailed a few times with them and they have no idea what they are.

[wayfarer]

I am surprised that your email was even delivered since Federal-Mogul bought them back in 1998....

[VFFFrank]

Hmmmmm. The 1899M number comes up as a Sealed Power cam bearing set for the 6.0L Ford V-8. Obviously, those aren't rod bearings.

Frank

[Powerhouse]

I found those cam bearings too right away on a simple google search.  The rod bearings are not made under that number anymore.

 

Vandervell still exists at  www.vandervell.co.uk

 

They make racing bearings now under the old name.  A guy named Alan helped me out and couldn't find any specs but that they were listed for a 50's chrysler product.  No other info was available. 

Edited April 22, 2016 by Powerhouse