PM sent. Quick question, I'm new to spherical bearings. Do these need periodic lubrication?
I use Teflon lined bearings that do not require periodic lubrication. I do not yet have a good estimate of the mileage life span of the bearings, but they are much easier to replace than the original rubber bushings. Installation of the shells requires welding.
Edit: I added you to the list.
[This message has been edited by Will (edited 06-25-2024).]
Nice! This is getting to be a good batch. I just wrapped up a project that was consuming my weekends, so I'll jump on this next. I need a set for The Mule as well.
[This message has been edited by Will (edited 06-25-2024).]
Nice! This is getting to be a good batch. I just wrapped up a project that was consuming my weekends, so I'll jump on this next. I need a set for The Mule as well.
I'll place the order with the machine shop on Monday.
I emailed the order in that day, but my contact must have been on vacation, because I just heard back this morning. I gave a PO#, so the machine shop order is now placed.
I emailed the order in that day, but my contact must have been on vacation, because I just heard back this morning. I gave a PO#, so the machine shop order is now placed.
Machine shop says parts are complete!
I'm not sure I'll be able to get them for QC this weekend, but definitely will over the holidays. I'll follow up this weekend with PMs/emails with amounts due.
With the caveat that I need to do the QC measurements of the bespoke parts and order the spherical bearings, I'll ship when I receive payment in full.
I have contacted the remaining recipients about delaying their kits. I was able to send the first four kits with Aurora bearings. SKF bought Aurora a couple of years ago, and small orders of Aurora bearings have been more expensive to obtain since then. The supplier I found with Aurora parts at pre-acquisition prices ran out. They substituted--with my agreement--FK bearings.
I received the FK bearings and found that they have extremely high preload compared to Aurora bearings. "Extremely high" being ftlbs vs inlbs. I'm still putting together fixturing that will let me hold the units just firmly enough to measure preload without squeezing the races such that the fixturing increases preload.
