1.b Norton SOHC, OHV and Side Valve Bearings

Norton SOHC/OHV/SV Bearings : Information on the bearings covered in this Section 

Click on this item to give further detailed information about the specialist imperial bearings listed in this section. See also SOHC Crankshaft section for SOHC Big End bearings.   Note: we spend considerable time searching for correct spec UK made bearings, most now obsolete.  Prices reflect this rarity.  Please confirm you have ordered the correct bearing for your model before opening sealed packaging - click on this item for more information

- This is the very important twin row, self centering bearing that was originally fitted in both top and bottom bevel housings in all International and early Manx engines. Now obsolete and unobtainable - Jan 2024:  A new small batch just in! - See detail listing for more information

- Single row (fixed race - not swivelling) RHP bearing, that can be used as an alternative to the original type twin row type (Item no 0005) on the top bevel housing only.  See detail description for this item and description for item 0005 before purchasing

- Single row roller bearing in C3 size from RHP. Fitted to all SOHC engines, both International and early Manx.  This original C3 (looser fit) Version from RHP now unobtainable.  I can possibly obtain by Special Order.  See detail listing for more information

- Single row roller bearing - fitted to the inner of the two driveside mainshaft bearings in the crankcase on all SOHC engines, both International and Manx models.  This listing is for the Non-C3 (standard tolerance) of the high quality RHP brand, as the original C3 tolerance are now unobtainable.  See listing detail for more information

- Single row ball bearing - Fitted to the outer of the two driveside mainshaft bearings in the crankcase on all SOHC engines, both International and early Manx.  This is the correct C3 (loose tolerence) type, from top quality manufacturer RHP - *** 8/3/19: See Note In Detailed Description

- Single row ball bearing - Fitted to the outer of the two driveside mainshaft bearings in the crankcase on all SOHC engines, both International and early Manx.  This is from top quality manufacturer RHP - but like so many original Norton bearings - the original C3 (loose fit) type are now unobtainable, and these are the STD fit type.  See detail listing for more information.

- Single row ball bearing. Fitted to timing side Model 30/40 (International) SOHC engines, in correct RHP C3 (loose tolerence) type, from top quality manufacturer. Now obsolete and extremely difficult to source - see detail listing for information

- Single row ball bearing. Fitted to timing side Model 30/40 (International) SOHC engines.  These are from top quality manufacturer - RHP, but are in a standard (non-C3 tolerance), slighty cheaper than Item 0020.  Now obsolete and extremely difficult to source - see detail listing for information

Twin row caged ball bearing. Fitted to Model 30M/40M (Manx) SOHC engines in original C3 looser fit, from high quality SKF manufacturer.  Update April 2020: Limited Stock now available