carrier wheels question

[Harlé Sylvain]

Hello
I'm looking for spare wheels for my canadian MKI carrier,

my question , are the english , canadian, early an late wheel or T16 wheel interchangeable?


Regards Sylvain

[stephen crowhurst]

Hello Sylvain,

English and Canadian wheels are interchangeable but I believe that T16 like Windsor wheels have slightly wider rims. They will fit but will rub on the horns of the track and may cause damage.

Cheers Stephen

[Harlé Sylvain]

Hello stephen
thank you for your help ,
no problem between the different hub seal types?
Last question , what about the loyd wheels?
I often see wheels here in Normandy but they are sometimes hard to recognize after a farm live.

regards
Sylvain

[Lynn Eades]

T16 have smaller dia. bearings.

[stephen crowhurst]

Hello Sylvain,

I have not heard of any problems of different seals, you will probably need to replace them anyhow. Sorry I have not had any dealings with Loyd carriers but am sure that one of the other lads can help. If you often see wheels over there and they have good rubber on them I would always suggest picking.

Cheers Stephen

[RichardT10829]

Loyd, can / Brit universals, bren, scout et al, all have same width wheels, as for T16’s but as Lynn has stated the bearing OD’s are different on T16 wheels (I am led to believe)

[rob love]

I installed some T-16 wheels onto a Cdn universal carrier at work. It did require replacement of the bearings to the carrier bearings, and of course the seals and spacers were different, but overall it was doable. Quite frankly, I think you really should replace the bearings anyway, as it is rare to have bearings that are still serviceable. I never realized how much wear was on carrier bearings until I put new bearings into an return roller. The difference in play is amazing...from lots to none.