Replacing bushing with bearing

[LD1]

IT is most likely a self-lubricating oilite bushing anyway. So no maintenance should be required. If you try spraying oil and stuff on it yourself, all you will probabally do is create a mess that dirt and other debris will stick to and wear things out faster.

 

[SandburRanch]

IT is most likely a self-lubricating oilite bushing anyway. So no maintenance should be required. If you try spraying oil and stuff on it yourself, all you will probabally do is create a mess that dirt and other debris will stick to and wear things out faster.

Oiling exposed to atmosphere components is strictly up to the individual.

There is a coating of dirt on and between the parts either way. So one then has to determine if he wants dry dirt or lubricated dirt. The mess we see from over lubrication is moot since that's not where the action is. I've found, over the years, that lubricated dirt excels but that's just my opinion.

 

[txdon]

A self lubricating bushing. Wow, I have never heard of them but I googled and there they are. The bushing that is pressed into the steal is painted steal so I don't think it is self lubricating I also thing they would advertise that it is.

This ares is very very sandy (think beach) that an added oil lubricator may make the sand stick to the bushing area, (?) and the edge of the steel bar is not wide enough for the installation. I guess I would have the same sand problem with a greased roller bearing also.

These are are really good ideals and products that I did not know existed.

Y'all have given me more confidence in the bushing.

edit: Sandbur just saw you post. You make a good point.
I also see the greaseless bushings advertised on the TBN side bar on this page.

 

[tlbuser]

You could use a lubeless bearing or a composite bushing instead. But that's ok, I think we all know you are looking for some minor diversions from your driveway project .

 

[txdon]

You could use a lubeless bearing or a composite bushing instead. But that's ok, I think we all know you are looking for some minor diversions from your driveway project .

In a sub conscious way I know you are right, but other things also must be done, right?:confused2:

 

[RoyJackson]

IT is most likely a self-lubricating oilite bushing anyway. So no maintenance should be required. If you try spraying oil and stuff on it yourself, all you will probabally do is create a mess that dirt and other debris will stick to and wear things out faster.

Heed this!!!

 

[SandburRanch]

Heed this!!!

If your wife complains the next time a door hinge squeaks be sure to tell her you can't lube it as it will make it wear out faster.
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Roy Jackson
If you can't befuddle them with brillance...baffle them with Bullsh*t...

How fitting.:laughing:

 

[LD1]

If your wife complains the next time a door hinge squeaks be sure to tell her you can't lube it as it will make it wear out faster.
****************************************************
Roy Jackson
If you can't befuddle them with brillance...baffle them with Bullsh*t...

How fitting.:laughing:

A door hinge isnt an oilite bushing that is self lubricating

 

[Baby Grand]

This application requires a bearing that will take a substantial radial load (for it's size). For this purpose a ball bearing would not be my first choice. They are really meant for large thrust loads and smaller radial loads. In this case, I think a bushing is a much better solution for cost, low maintenance and durability.

 

[firemanpat2910]

Not much to add. I agree with leaving it as is. Dont spray it with wd 40. light oil every now and then wont hurt it(in my opinion) I would wipe both out side edges free of dust and caked on residue.Then just a few drops of light oil on each side.