Date:         Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:23:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Clutch Pedal Click
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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bronze is not self lubricating, oil impregnated bronze, as in Oilite,
is though.

you can get plain bearings/bushing in that material in a range of
sizes, nd of course can be machined for final fit.

alistair



On 2-Jul-10, at 11:43 AM, neil n wrote:

> Hi Neil,
> I have a pedal assembly out of a syncro that I removed for worn
> clevis pin
> hole..
> 'one of these days' I hope to rebuild/repair that extra heavy duty
> like..
> maybe bronze bushing for the hole.
> Bronze is self-lubricating I believe, and if that pin is only say
> 1/4 inch
> diameter..
> there maybe be room for a 5/16th inch diameter pin say.


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.