Is there a source for Murray headset bearings?

[veewee25]

It seems like in my neck of the woods none of the shops have anything close. I have a couple of projects that the headset bearing were shot.
Id just buy the balls and put them in the old retainers, but the retainers are either too rusted out or out of shape.

Any ideas?

 

[gcrank1]

Retained ball bearing are just for convenience, you can toss the cages and use as many balls, minus one, that fit the races (same size as you have, but new). Hopefully the races are OK?

 

[udallcustombikes]

According to this bearing chart you need #73 bearings. That would be a retainer with a total of 17 5/32" balls.

 

[expjawa]

According to this bearing chart you need #73 bearings. That would be a retainer with a total of 17 5/32" balls.

That's a great chart, thanks for posting it. Just last night I was trying to sort out the correct head bearings for a Schwinn...

 

[snarehead123]

hey veewee, how many bearings do you need? i have a bunch of #73's just send me your address and i'll get them to you!