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Oilite pilot bush needed
Posted:
Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:49 amby 1963Turnerjohn
I?m in need of an ?Oilite? pilot bushing for a 4 bolt crank
ID = .59 inch
OD = 1.58 inch
I checked Dave Bean. They have only a brass - non oilite Bush or roller
Thxs
John
Re: Oilite pilot bush needed
Posted:
Sun Jan 12, 2020 3:49 amby Certified Lotus
Try RD Enterprises. They should have them.
Re: Oilite pilot bush needed
Posted:
Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:26 amby avro
Hello John
There are two sizes of first motion shaft (spigot shaft) depending on the gearbox being used. The very early close ratio gearbox had a larger diameter end to the shaft. Your 4 bolt crankshaft being in a slightly later car with the semi close ratio gearbox uses the same internal diameter bearing (.590?) as the 6 bolt crank. If you still have your old bearing but it?s just worn then it can be machined out and the roller bearing that is used in the 6 bolt crank can be pressed into place. If you don?t have your original bearing then a steel sleeve can be machined of the same OD with the roller bearing fitted.
Nick
Re: Oilite pilot bush needed
Posted:
Sun Jan 12, 2020 6:17 pmby englishmaninwales
John,
You have a PM.
Malcolm
Re: Oilite pilot bush needed
Posted:
Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:22 pmby 1963Turnerjohn
Located a couple NOS bushes so all set - thank you guys for the feedback