[oletrucks] Bronze for Bushings.

["Kevin D. Pennell" <oletwuk@fastrus.com>]

Hi all,

  While I'm in the asking mode,

 I have to custom make spindle bushings for my NAPCO 4x4 front axle.  I've
been told that Oilite Bronze is the way to go, but it needs to be burnished
after machining or it will "weep" and defeat the purpose of the oil
impregnation.  I've also been told to use "606 Bronze".

Any thoughts?  Pro's or Con's?

Also anyone know of suppliers for the Bronze stock?  (I live W-a-a-a-y out
in the Boonies, and have no local machinists to ask, though I do have access
to a Lathe and a Sunnen hone to do the work...)

Thanks,
Kevin P.


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