Chris Coon Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I am looking for a source for new countershaft bushings and possibly a new shaft also. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 This will work after being reamed: Available at Grainger.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coon Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 that was easy!! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Take the blanks and your shaft and old bushings to a shop which rebuilds hydraulic cylinders for the fitting and finish work. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wolfe Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Don't forget the oil grooves and the pin hole to keep the bushing from turning. Used a lot of these in the mechanical press industry. Rydel Heil Bronze in Ohio makes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Ideally they should be turned to approx ID (a little small), have the grooves cut and hole drilled, then be installed and reamed to size in place. You may be OK with the shaft if it is polished first. Have those bushes been turning? You should measure the inside of the gear they came out of very carefully to make sure it is not oversize and if it is buy bushes that can be turned to OD and ID. Edited March 14, 2018 by Spinneyhill (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 The tolerances hydraulic cylinder rebuilders work to with their grinders are second to none. Precision ground surfaces are hard chrome plated , then , even the micro ripple from the plating process is ground smooth ! No strangers to figure 8 lube channels , etc. either. Take everything in , and you will come out even better than new. I have to admit to enjoying the results of overkill from time to time. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coon Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 yes it appears they have been turning, the hole is where the oil comes in. it lines up with a hole in the gear. I like the hydraulic cylinder shop idea, although not very convenient in my area. Reaming them after they are installed is not a problem, I will polish the shaft and ream them for a nice fit. Should be good for a long time. Thanks to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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