Got a 14 1/2 that needs counter shaft work, making a new shaft is not going to be an issue but I am undecided what is going to be the best way to repair the worn out iron bearings. I am tossing up between going with a bronze bushing (660)with oil grooves or going with needle bearings. My concern is since I'm using a 1045 shaft will it hold up to the needle bearings or will they tear up the shaft and I'll be redoing it again in a few years.
I already checked around for the later set up off a 16" (since my parts are stamped 14 1/2-16 and pn's show interchanges) but for the shaft cradle and pulley I may as well go buy a parts machine. So that option got ruled out.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated
I already checked around for the later set up off a 16" (since my parts are stamped 14 1/2-16 and pn's show interchanges) but for the shaft cradle and pulley I may as well go buy a parts machine. So that option got ruled out.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated