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Old 11-22-2017, 12:58 AM
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Roelof
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Originally Posted by lil-bump
I've used a brass bushing before. Do you flip the end plates around and use the flat surface without the bearing races? You just need keep track of the wear on the brass bushing thru out it's life span.


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I face the groove to the brass ring so I can put the greese in the groove.

Originally Posted by ralphierace13
I just don't like how hot it gets I tried it and like your look at the color of the silver washers they r getting black from the friction and that will happen with any polish or greese anything wares off in a minute
Because it is a friction bearing it does create some temperature but it works and works flawless. I have tried a softer brass but that can not withstand the presure the clutch creates. I still want to try ceramics but it is not easy to get a small piece of bar.
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