I would rather run a bronze bushing that the needle bearing. But I cant seem to find one. If I cant find one I may end up having the flywheel turned for a ball bearing.

 

wouldn't it be cheaper/easier to have that same machine shop turn a piece of oilite stock into the bearing you need.

 

Either one of these work for you Mark?

More Information for SKF B286

or

More Information for NATIONAL PB286HD

 

Gosh, they come with every new sachs clutch I've bought. I've always had a few laying around. I wish I could put my hands on one for you. I have always had my flywheels turned open for the ball bearing so have never used the bronze plain bushings.

 

I have the PB286HD and the OD is too small by .059"

 

The one in the Clutch kit I got must have been pilfered. Oh well I am going to sacramento next week maybe capitol clutch has one.

 

I would probably have to bring my own stock

 

Try Napa last time I did a clutch R&R they had them .

 

I may have to. man I hate going in there. the parts guys are

 

Ain't that the Truth .

 

The replacement clutch kits I've used for 2nd gen trucks all come with both a bushing and a needle bearing to choose from. If you can find a shop that works on a lot of Dodge diesels, they may have some bushings lying around from these kits.

 

I thought about doing this myself but then it occurred to me that bushings can't seize up and shell out.

 

Either way you go, If you don't drive in traffic/town full time for 20 years with your foot on the clutch in gear every time you are at a stop - you are probably safe with the bushing, needle bearing, or ball bearing. I've seen input shafts eaten up by bronze bushings, and needle bearings. But never a sealed ball bearing. But that may be due to the fact that they are also much less common.

 

[QUOTE=PapeCAT;3267974]Either way you go, If you don't drive in traffic/town full time for 20 years with your foot on the clutch in gear every time you are at a stop QUOTE]
I think that has a lotto do with it.