Barney,
Should the new bushing be soaked in a light weight oil overnight before
installing. At least that's what I've been told.
Dave W.
>
> I just pulled one out to measure.
> Generator rear shaft is .590" dia. (15 mm)
> The bushing is thin wall sintered bronze,
> .592 ID x .714 OD x .88 Long.
>
> Thr tap can be 5/8-in or 16-mm. I just screwed in a 5/8-18-UNF tap.
> When it hits bottom keep turning, and the bushing will come out easily
> without pulling.
>
> The bushing is only 1/16" thick when new. If it is seriously worn
> very thin you can pick one side with a knife point or ice pick to bend
> it inward away from the housing bore and pull it out with a long nose
> pliers.
>
> Being thin wall bronze the new one will press in easily, or tap gently
> with a light hammer and flat nose punch. Try not to make a burr on
> the end of the bushing. After installation, insert the armature shaft
> into the bushing and turn it to be sure it will run free.
>
> Barney
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