| Flatbob | -- 02-28-2012 @ 2:41 PM |
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Does anyone know where I can get the one piece Oilite bronze pilot bushing? Last time I ordered one they sent me the roller type & told me that was all that was available. This message was edited by Flatbob on 2-28-12 @ 2:44 PM
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| TomO | -- 02-29-2012 @ 8:04 AM |
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Try Joblot in NY or Little Dearborn in Minnesota. Tom
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| supereal | -- 02-29-2012 @ 9:09 AM |
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The ball bearing version is a better choice. We once used the bronze bushings as paperweights.
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| Flatbob | -- 02-29-2012 @ 10:38 AM |
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Tom, thanks for the info. Bob
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| Flatbob | -- 02-29-2012 @ 10:43 AM |
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Super, other people suggest that the bronze bushing is more reliable in that it can only "wear out" whereas the roller can "fail" because of it being a two piece device. I guess your experience says otherwise?
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| TomO | -- 03-01-2012 @ 2:17 PM |
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I have had no trouble with either pilot bearing. I like the ball bearing one, because it does not wear the shaft. Tom
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| Flatbob | -- 03-01-2012 @ 2:37 PM |
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Okay, gonna go with the bearing type based on your opinion and Super's.
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| supereal | -- 03-01-2012 @ 8:06 PM |
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As usual, Tom and I are on the same page. If the bronze bushing was better than the ball bearing, it wouldn't have been obsoleted.
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 03-02-2012 @ 7:52 AM |
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I use the ball bearing, just make sure it is sealed on both sides so it does not let dirt it, I think the number of the bearing has to have a Z in it for the doubled sealed bearing, hope this helps 37 RAGTOPMAN This message was edited by 37RAGTOPMAN on 3-4-12 @ 4:14 PM
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