You could find a sealed bearing that fits the pin, then find a small chunk of pipe for a bearing carrier. Drill the appropriate size hole in the clutch arm, weld in the pipe chunk, and press the bearing in. Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 2:43 PM Subject: Re: Clutch Pedal Click
I saw a post of yours in archives musing over the thought of using a bearing in that hole. That would totally rock. I imagine there's not enough metal there to install a roller type bearing. Obviously Bronze would be easier to install. Didn't know it was self lubing. Such a PITA part to get to and repair. I wonder how long the Bronze bushing would last? Still, I like your idea. Wish I had a lathe. But maybe a drill press and some filing would do to make the Bronze part. Great idea. I think that would be useful. Time intensive to create I bet.
Neil.
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