Affordable crank bearings 3205BC3

[Bigbill]

I found the 3205 BC3 crank bearings made in check republic for $7.95. I ordered one to see if it’s the correct double row ball bearing with the steel cage exactly like the orginal husky bearing. It is.

http://www.locateballbearings.com/ then click on search near the home button.

http://www.locateballbearings.com/Search

 

[oldbikedude]

Thats really cheep. I hope it's what your looking for. What brand are they? I bought my Timkens from Motion products at around $125.00!

 

[Bigbill]

Made by ZKL in Czech. I bought one to make sure. It’s the same as the orginal husky bearing. Same number.

There are two different double row ball bearings. One has the plastic cage with half the amount of balls and the other has the steel cage that’s exactly like the husky bearing. This one is exactly like the husky bearing.


I found a place for Viton seals too.

 

[justintendo]

too good to be true...7.95? thats a touch cheaper than a good quality wheel bearing cost. doesnt make sense.

 

[Bigbill]

I know that’s why I ordered one to make sure it’s the right one. I just ordered five more so I have six.
I have one case I’m going to install all new tranny bearings too. Maybe these will be affordable too I’ll do all my cases.
We’re being ripped off somewhere. Either that or the manufacturers and middleman are making money.

I’m not cheap I’m frugal.

 

[justintendo]

I know that’s why I ordered one to make sure it’s the right one. I just ordered five more so I have six.
I have one case I’m going to install all new tranny bearings too. Maybe these will be affordable too I’ll do all my cases.
We’re being ripped off somewhere. Either that or the manufacturers and middleman are making money.

I’m not cheap I’m frugal.

good crank bearings cost more than that to make. counterfeit crank bearing market is HUGE

 

[Bigbill]

It has a total of 28 balls. That’s 14 on a side.

The bearing race says 3205 ZKL czech. The box says 3205BC3 ZKL made in Czech Republic.

 

[justintendo]

im not saying yours are fake..but read this link..look at the pictures..you cant go by what the box says..

whats the old saying? "its is too good to be true, it probably is"
or is it "penny wise, pound foolish"
https://thecounterfeitreport.com/product/112/SKF-Bearings.html

 

[oldbikedude]

We have had this conversation here on cafe husky many times. I spokr with a Timken engineer and if i remember correctly they don't make the 14 double row c3 anymore....it's a 13 dbl now. But at least it's a Timken.

 

[2premo]

typically with bearings,,,,, unless someone is wholesaling a warehouse of them
you really do get what you pay for!

 

[Crashaholic]

The bearing race says 3205 ZKL czech. The box says 3205BC3 ZKL made in Czech Republic.

I don't mean to be a buzz kill but if the number on the bearing is different than the box then it may have been tampered with it or it may be counterfeit.

The stock SKF bearing has a C3 designation on the bearing. C3 appears to be important.

The box says 3205BC3

Also the B designation may represent a different ball contact angle.

Check out the designation chart below. I got it off the ZKL Bearing Designation Website: http://www.zkl.cz/en/for-designers/7-bearings-general-data#71

This is the Czech bearing Vintage Husky sells, its $40. Posters have said they've used them for years without a problem.



ZKL Designations

 

[Kartwheel68]

C3 is size of the OD in reference to the interference fit, how tight the press fit is.

 

[fran...k.]

Kind of confusing, I put 3205 in the search box. The top one is $7.95 but is not zkl and says single row. The lower rows are multiple times more. I guess you have to call or chat as clicking on things do nothing for me.

from post 11 the maximum capacity with loading slot for zkl should have an E in the code. B is single row angular contact as per post 11 picture. {post7"It has It has a total of 28 balls. That’s 14 on a side.

The bearing race says 3205 ZKL czech. The box says 3205BC3 ZKL made in Czech Republic. "}


That bearing was on my ebay watch list, or at least one form CZ for a long time at $40.

Don't the non maximum capacity x205 have 9 balls per race not half of 14?

 

[Bigbill]

The bearing I purchased has 14 balls on each side that’s 28 ball bearings total, it has the steel cage too. For $7.95? I’m going to run them.

I have the 3205 with less balls and the plastic cage I’ll half to dig them out. I used these on the early 250’s with no problems in the past. But I perfer the 3205 with the 28 balls.

Nowadays the way big companies use outside vendors to manufacture stuff and farm everything out who’s stuff is who’s? Anything can be remarked with another brand. Who do we trust? I think as long as I’m not using it in a airplane and I’m not flying in it I’ll try it. Maybe they have a warehouse full and it’s priced to sell. I wish I was working I give the bearing to the metallurgy to test it material and hardness wise.

 

[Bigbill]

im not saying yours are fake..but read this link..look at the pictures..you cant go by what the box says..

whats the old saying? "its is too good to be true, it probably is"
or is it "penny wise, pound foolish"
https://thecounterfeitreport.com/product/112/SKF-Bearings.html

The American manufacturer Springfield armory m1a rifle civilian version. Called the Chinese norinco m14 junk too because of the competition and lower price. Fulton armory tested the Chinese m14 and did a report. The SA m1a was a cast steel receiver while the m14 was forged 5100 steel which they rumored to be our scrap rail road track. Some owners of the m14 say there very accurate, the m14 also has a chrome lined bore and chamber. Some say it’s soft steel but from shooters who own the m14 for decades swear by them. My point is we can’t judge a book by its cover.

 

[GaryM]

I was using those and purchsed them at $22 each. I have not been able to find any. Bill , never seen that B listed in any of one s
i used or purchased. Could be they are. But be careful. I would use it if i could trust it. But ?

Note - SKF has had a production lapse for the 3205 E C3 which was made by MRC {owned by SKF ) But coming back next year.
Good news is MRC has a 5305 C3 metal cage. Really same size , same balls 26 and about $63 each. But make sure yu have right size
as their is a different style for other applications ODD the 3205 E skf says they are poly cage but last three I purchased all were metal.

Must make sure Bill that you are getting the top line of the ZKL bearing. And not a lower designation version.

C3 is the internal clearane of bearing balls to race for expansion of heat, friction in high stress applications. MRC is rated a C3 but they do not put that on bearing.

 

[GaryM]

Yes Bill make sure that it says NEW FORCE for ZKL. on the box and on the bearing

Please note that the MRC factory is in Ohio and SKF and MRC ard made in same factory.
its really the same

 

[Bigbill]

Here’s the lesser amount of balls with the plastic cage. Same bearing number.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/INA-3205-C...CT-BEARING-25mm-x-52mm-x-20-6mm-/142060588934

 

[wrx]

you get what you pay for with bearings. pay now or pay alot more later when it grenades ! $8.00 CRAP chinese bearings are never on my build list !!!

 

[fran...k.]

It is not going to grenade. At least not on the owner, let someone with a ride it like they stole it stickers on it who will ignore any signs of problem is the way to get there. Might make some chips come out and then have to do over again.

I have my doubts about how real this is as noted in above. The place leads me to believe they buy some of their stuff at auction or sealed bid sale or some other closing out of business so it is not improbable they have one brand at a way different price.