gt14rider 759 #1 Posted March 25, 2023 Hi all, has anyone ever tried to use a flanged bearing on end of fan gear. Is it worth the trouble to change it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,658 #2 Posted March 26, 2023 The one in you picture looks good if it turns free a new one won't be any better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,462 #3 Posted March 26, 2023 11 hours ago, gt14rider said: . Is it worth the trouble to change it. Is that one loose or grinding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 759 #4 Posted March 26, 2023 Its loose, cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner, I just want to tighten things up. Maybe some Lucus red sticky grease will smooth things out. Put brass bushings in the steering support. Will be making 7/16" tie rods. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,462 #5 Posted March 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, gt14rider said: loose If it's loose, I'd replace it while you're there. Now's the time. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,620 #6 Posted March 26, 2023 @gt14rider thats the time to do a detail refit , that idler pulley in your picture can also be re/ greased with lucas red grease . do that to every related lever / linkage area . go from a dragging / stiff movement start to smooth and easy . you are right there . my steering links are also heim joints , as well as clutch rod ends . pto lever rod end , no one told me you can't do that , so I did it . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 759 #7 Posted March 26, 2023 Pete,Way ahead of you. Also have brass bushings for cross shaft linkage and motion control. (Pics later) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,658 #8 Posted March 26, 2023 The one on the Raider I just got was rusted to the shaft and turning in a rusty housing. I could move around about 1/8". I have a new one in the parts drawer. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,462 #9 Posted March 26, 2023 26 minutes ago, gt14rider said: have brass bushings for cross shaft linkage and motion control. (Pics later) I'll be looking forward to seeing that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,620 #10 Posted March 26, 2023 @gt14rider good for you , that simple lubrication detailing is amazingly different from existing set up . once I started doing that , it has become baseline standard for rotational movement , linkage , lever areas .pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 759 #11 Posted March 26, 2023 Got some bushing done. Idler pully shaft and parking brake shaft both got 1/2" bronze bushings and motion control shaft got one grommet. Repaired parking brake linkage pin and bushing for lever. Not lubed till its painted Pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #12 Posted March 26, 2023 Been a while since I seen a motion control rod that the tab wasn't broken off or cracked, nice job cleaning everything up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,620 #13 Posted March 26, 2023 @gt14rider nice detailing on that , the solidity of build and lubrication match , will make it work like a bank door . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
