RE: Transmission Basics [TANKS]

[hobbydad-at-adelphia.net]

Thanks guys.  I saw the 1/2 inch bronze bushings and am geting those for my 
roadwheels.  Thanks for confirming that they are the right ones.  But I also need 
some flanged bearings for the transmission shafts and the drive axle.  I guess I 
will keep looking.  Maybe I can get to the Flea market this weekend.

Have a good one.

John

T-44/T-54, Same chasis, different turrets.  Cool, Allied & Axis in one hull.


---- Steve Tyng <STyng-at-acptrust.com> wrote: 
> Derek wrote:
>  
> > Got mine on Ebay.  Found a guy selling 100 1/2" flanged bearings for
> like $29.99.  You could also check www.surpluscenter.com for flanged
> bushings which I have found might work better if you are using them for
> suspensions.
>  
> I can whole heartily recommend bronze bushings for the low rpm
> roadwheels.  Ball bearings IMHO are overkill for a roadwheel.  The
> bronze bushings you want to use are also known as Oilite bearings.  They
> are made of sintered bronze and are impregnated with oil.  The 1/2"
> bushings that surpluscenter.com sell are Oilite bearings.  Oilite
> bearings on a ground shaft are almost frictionless.
>  
>  
> Steve
>  
>