Guys,
I have looked at the specs for the timing side bush and its well within my lathe size limit, so I am able to make my own. Now the problem comes from exactly what type of bronze to use-- there are lots of types but this sintered (oil impregnated) bronze keeps popping up as does leaded bronze (sae 660).
Can anyone make a recommendation for the sintered bronze, or heard of anyone using this? How about the leaded? Any other type that is better, and available for the home shop machinist in small quantity?
I know this is off the wall, but the price on a bush (that I can make) is about $50.00, and thats 1 inch long. Or, I can buy a 1 foot bar of the stuff and make my own for about $13.00 (and have extra to screw up during reaming!).
Also, as I need the crank ground here in the US, could someone give me an idea of cost? Big ends done and timing side skimmed, if its real high, I may be able to weazle my way into a local shop after hours and have a go at it- they wont touch a crank but do have the equipment for it- but that might be dicey.
Have even looked over a timing side conversion, and have just bought a spare timing side case to play with- I do believe this is outside the size envelope of my small miller though and cannot find a decent "how to" with enough good pics and accurate (not enough info to be comfortable) information.
Thanks,
Lee