What mainshaft bearing for the intermediate plate

[pnikas]

Hello everybody.
I am rebuilding my 914 gearbox and it desperately needs a mainshaft bearing for the intermediate plate .
I have only found the original ones with a 250-300 price tag.
They are not universal bearings like the differential ones for example, but is there any code with which they can be found with a more reasonable price ?

[jess p]

I recently rebuilt my 914 gearbox and purchased both of those bearings from our host. The bearing are extremely high quality. Yes, they are expensive, about $230. But when you see the cost of the pinion bearings they are more. I looked at other manufacturers and those bearings are exclusive and you won’t find them. I know I looked for weeks.
Here is a suggestion, I bought several complete 914 gearboxes from private sellers at $200 each and when I opened up one gearbox it was like new on the inside, I used many of the components into my new rebuilt gearbox.

[jess p]

I’ve just seen on craigslist 3 914 gearboxes for sale in my city. What state are you in?

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

So far, I don't know of anybody who has come up with a bearing that can be used to replace the intermediate plate ones.

It would be nice to find a good-quality supply of less expensive equivalents, but so far no dice.

--DD