Bill D 2,216 #1 Posted November 19, 2019 I have several gauge wheels with worn bushings. Is there a source for replacement bushings, or better yet, bearings? The wheels are in great shape otherwise. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,558 #2 Posted November 19, 2019 I find the bolt wears faster than the hub a new bolt may help. or you could drill out the and press in something like one of these. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,216 #3 Posted November 20, 2019 I thought of that. I was hoping to find a bearing that would fit. I've been making my own shoulder bolts using grade 8 bolts and steel tubing. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,558 #4 Posted November 20, 2019 They are Flanged sleeve bearings 1/2 ID 7/8 OD 5/8 long (Flange is 1/8" thick) Couldn't find them at McMaster 3/4 OD was biggest they had for 1/2 ID Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,558 #5 Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Bill D said: I thought of that. I was hoping to find a bearing that would fit. I've been making my own shoulder bolts using grade 8 bolts and steel tubing. Bill If you upped your shoulder bolt to 5/8" you could do these. I looked at Fastnal and MSC only thing i found MSC had Polyethene in that size for $11.22 each Edited November 20, 2019 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #6 Posted November 20, 2019 Have you checked ace hardware? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,558 #7 Posted November 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Have you checked ace hardware? If McMaster, Fastnal and MSC don't have them..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,558 #8 Posted November 20, 2019 Picture of wheel with bearings out. You could sleeve the hub down to fit flange bearings. note that there is one hole in the hub for grease and it is opposite the grease fitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,391 #9 Posted November 20, 2019 https://www.servocity.com/0-375-id-x-0-875-od-flanged-ball-bearing Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,216 #10 Posted November 21, 2019 I might be able to make those bearings work. Thank you. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,558 #11 Posted November 21, 2019 58 minutes ago, Bill D said: I might be able to make those bearings work. Thank you. Bill If you figure out how to use 3/8" shoulder bolts as axles please keep us updated. i hate the prices they charge for wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,216 #12 Posted November 21, 2019 Me too. I was thinking of bolting the wheels directly to the deck height adjuster, using long grade 8 bolts with two nuts to make a stud setup. Cut off the bolt head and drill the bolt for a cotter pin or thread to the desired length for a lock nut. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,391 #13 Posted November 21, 2019 I put the bolt through the hub and then a nut on the bolt. This goes into the mounting bracket with a nut and lockwasher added to mount the assembly. Then the first nut is adjusted to eliminate any play in the bolt/axle and the second nut locks everything in place. Used a bolt that has enough unthreaded shank so the inside bearing is not sitting on threads. Cut off any extra threads. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,216 #14 Posted November 21, 2019 That works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
