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Offline Rctintin

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One-way Bronze bushing size?
« on: November 19, 2013, 05:24:51 PM »
Guys, has anyone got a one-way bronze bushing part no 610-149 to hand they can measure please?

(Off the E7)

I would like to know the ID x OD x thickness please.
Rob Bingham

flyalan

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Re: One-way Bronze bushing size?
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2013, 05:35:02 PM »
ID 14mm, od22mm, 3mm thick


Offline Rctintin

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Re: One-way Bronze bushing size?
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2013, 07:39:30 PM »
Thanks Alan, that kills my theory...

Was going to see if I can get some bearings in there, as I don't like bushes  :o
Rob Bingham

flyalan

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Re: One-way Bronze bushing size?
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2013, 07:55:10 PM »
Is that like a bearing in the hub is worth two in a bushing? ;D
Interesting idea anyway...

Cheers
Alan

Offline Rctintin

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Re: One-way Bronze bushing size?
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2013, 04:38:18 PM »
Indeed!! ;)

The Goblin 700 came with bronze bushes, and the upgraded one-way just felt much smoother with its bearing support. The Goblin 770 has it as standard.

« Last Edit: November 20, 2013, 04:40:32 PM by Rctintin »
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Offline Jean-Luc Bolduc

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Re: One-way Bronze bushing size?
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2013, 05:55:05 AM »
I used to think the same, you know preference for bearings, and they  may feel smoother than bushings, but I certainly can't feel the difference in autos. Rotor seems to spin very freely. You keep them oiled and they get very smooth after a few dozen flights. I have never wore out one, even after 750 flights.

Matt indicated that bushings keep tighter tolerances.
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Re: One-way Bronze bushing size?
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2013, 02:45:21 PM »
That's good news, nice one, thankyou.
Rob Bingham