bronze bushing question

[garageguy]

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!

 

[Arbutus]

That shouldn't be a problem at all. Thats what oilites are designed for.

 

[phaxtris]

extra lube! i dont see a problem either, the original was probably plain brass/bronze for cost reasons

 

[Downwindtracker2]

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]

Lately I have found Aluma Bronze C954 is cheaper and easier to get than oil impregnated bronze out here in Saskatchewan.

 

[MrWhoopee]

Lately I have found Aluma Bronze C954 is cheaper and easier to get than oil impregnated bronze out here in Saskatchewan.

Should be much more durable, too.

 

[TenaciousCreations]

Should be much more durable, too.

So they say.

 

[Proxule]

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

 

[garageguy]

Thanks for all the replies. I got one done today and need 2 more. This first one was sort of a trial run to see if I could do a decent job of it. Worked out great so will go to Estevan to see if I can get some more brass. These are bushings on the main drum shaft of a winch on an M37 truck. It was fairly abused by previous users but will turn out nice. it also won't get much use from here on out. Thanks again for all the thoughts!

 

[Downwindtracker2]

Is that a Canadian or American made army Power Wagon ?

 

[garageguy]

It's Canadian. I thought of trying for a US version but the CDN one is a better equipped truck. I am going to have to get ahold of another one to make a complete truck. Are you familiar with M37's ? or P.W. ?

 

[Downwindtracker2]

My brother had one. I think the CDN had a larger engine, the Canadian long block flathead.

 

[garageguy]

Yes, bigger engine, I think a synchronized trans, and hard top. Some US trucks had canvas tops. I have a line on a truck with no box , so I may still need that. If you know of one for sale let me know.

 

[Downwindtracker2]

Interesting thought on the tranny. If my old memory works, I heard the New Process 435 came out in '54. I had one in my '74 W200 Power Wagon, the last of the bush pigs. Heavy cambered front axle , a gear drive transfer case and front drums. You had to down shift if you wanted to use the brakes a second time. They used Power Wagon name on ordinary 4x4 pickups

My brother's had the fiberglass top. He said driving in traffic was easy, he said he just drove where he wanted to, warned them then turned. They got out of the way.

 

[garageguy]

You are likely right about the trans. I will have a lot to learn about these trucks.
It seems that as time went on the Power Wagon designation just meant that the truck had a few features that were optional on standard versions. Anyhow, I have lots to learn.Should be fun.