I am new to fitting bushings and am wondering if it is OK to use an oil impregnated bushing in a gear case that has splash oil lubrication. The original bushing was just plain brass/bronze. I can't imagine there being a problem but thought I would check here first. Any info appreciated!
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bronze bushing question
- Thread starter garageguy
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Downwindtracker2
Ultra Member
Oilites are sinsistered . I installed them on the spring eyes of my 1958 utility trailer for wet bolts.I got tired of replacing the plastic bushings so I installed greasables. I found them to a little bit fragile but I was machining them to fit. They are cheap at PA.
TenaciousCreations
Member
Lately I have found Aluma Bronze C954 is cheaper and easier to get than oil impregnated bronze out here in Saskatchewan.
MrWhoopee
Super User
Should be much more durable, too.
TenaciousCreations
Member
So they say.
Proxule
Ultra Member
My only argument is sintered bushing are porous, as its metal powders pressed together at high temps. Trapping in oil and expelling them as it heats up and or wears away.
So under extreme loads it could perhaps wear away faster or crumble away?
No real clue other then the theory of how it works.
vs.
solid bearing bronze or similar material.
Food for thought.
gluck
So under extreme loads it could perhaps wear away faster or crumble away?
No real clue other then the theory of how it works.
vs.
solid bearing bronze or similar material.
Food for thought.
gluck