center steering arm center/ steering arm bracket

bartibog1

i have a lot of play in the steering on my 53 super. is there a small roller bearing in this part. if so does anyone no of a bearing number for it. i have searched in my parts book and and can not come up with a number. a good parts picture would be a lot of help.

steve

[Deleted User]

Caerpiller part # 442926 is in my swap book as thesame as the needle bearing Hudson used. However there is replacement kits available in broze or nylon ,
Roger

[Deleted User]

Hudson #170996 needle bearing center arm pivot .1948-54 Master Parts Catalog page 7 group A5-15 plate 3 10.043
Roger

bob ward

Hudson should never have used needle rollers in that situation, a bronze bush would have been a much better choice.

If I was doing a replacement I would go for the bush rather than the rollers. Check that the shaft has not been worn by the needles before you go too far, otherwise you could be back to square one very quickly.

bartibog1

thanks for info roger. Do you no where the nylon or bronze bushings kits are available
from. this was an item overlooked in rebuild.

steve

maasfhcenturylinknet

We have the complete kit for $85.

Randy Maas
1309-267-6158

Courtesy Man

If the pin is good I make a replacement bushing for $30 + $5 shipping. By the way I do not use nylon, Delrin or Acetate as I don't feel they are durable enough. I also do not care for bronze and certainly no brass. Gert Kristiansen email:
HETkristi@copper.net -drop the HET.

[Deleted User]

There you go , Sorry I went to bed before yo ugot all your answers .I would agree the original is a poor option given modern choices.
Roger

maasfhcenturylinknet

We have had no complaints with the bronze-pin set up and they do work well over and above the roller bearings alnd so far are long lasting.. I do not have experience with the" Plastics" so I won't comment.

Randy Maas