Ranger front axle and bearings

Greetings,

I have a front axle and bearings in a box from a Ranger. I'm looking for a picture that shows how all the bits go together. The only picture I have found to date is from the Matchless Workshop Instruction Manual, All Models, 1957-1964, pg 65. That set up has tapered roller bearings, however, and the bearings I have are standard ball bearings. Plus, I have a center spacer the does not show up in the aforementioned picture.

It would be great if someone could provide a picture/photo of all the correct parts laid out in order and a list of part numbers to match.

Cheers, Norm (Ann Arbor)

Pictures of the parts of the interim hubs are shown on page 104 of the Matchless Workshop Instruction Manual: All Models, 1957-1964. There are no parts numbers in the pictures, but with a parts number book one can pretty much figure which numbers go with which parts.

Thanks to Mike Partridge of Walridge Motors for this information.

Yes, AMC went to the 'Interim' front hub on most models in 1963, and the rest in 1964, so any reference to a P11 hub would be for the interim hub.

The rear hub never changed, and the diagram has one of the spacer/washers shown wrong way 'round. There are multiple sources which show the correct orientation. There are over twice as many bits in a rear hub assembly as the front hub.

You're absolutely right about the complexity of the rear hub. Fortunately, a cassette bearing conversion can be purchased from the AJS & Matchless Owners Club, England, or Andrew Engineering (also England). Much easier to install and adjust.