Posted by Matt Wilson [172.69.69.175] on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 00:15:43 :
In Reply to: Re: Front Axle Shaft Bronze Bushing Dimension posted by Wayne [172.69.62.163] on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 18:13:05 :
Well, I double-checked the ID of the new bushing by using a telescoping gage and an outside micrometer, and came up with 1.5224 - 1.5229", so slightly smaller than my initial measurements, but not a whole lot.
I also measured the OD and came up with between 2.099 - 2.100, whether I used my calipers or my micrometer.
I attempted to measure the ID of the axle housing using a telescoping gage and an outside mic. It was a little difficult to access, but I think I got some decent measurements. I took several measurements and most of them ended up between 2.0996 - 2.098. One ended up at 2.099, and even though I was really trying to be careful with that one, it seems like an outlier compared to the others. So it seems like there's probably about 0.002 - 0.003" press fit, which should result in a couple thou of ID shrinkage in the bushing - at least that's my hope.
Based on the above, I think I'll go ahead and use the bushing.
I've heard of Synthetic Green Grease, but never used it. I bought several tubes of Valvoline Synpower Sythetic with moly. Based on the way it feels and flows when I pack bearings, it seems unlikely to run and leak, but we'll see.
Thanks for the input.
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