center steering arm

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Does the center steering arm on the Jets take the same bearings as the stepdowns. If they do I can get the bearings local. If not can you get the bearings and or the kit for the Jet?

I have the article in the WTN march-april 2006 about servicing the steering arm, but it dosen't mention Jets.



Thanks, Barry Smedley:confused:

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Yes, the Jet uses the same bearings and peg as the Step-downs. I used a bronze bushing in mine. The needle rollers always have a bit of play in them even when new, and the bushing eliminates this, giving more positive steering.

    Geoff.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    The parts are available from 21 Century



    http://21stcenturyhudson.net/products.htm





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    Check my website for HOW TO DOs and parts sources
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    I agree with geoff, I found that the bushings work much better. Got rid of all the movement and the road wander. Over the last 30+ years I've used both and the bushings win...

    Dave w
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Dave- Where do you get the bronze bushings? make them? Thanks . Norm
  • hudsonguy
    hudsonguy Senior Contributor
    herm wrote:
    Dave- Where do you get the bronze bushings? make them? Thanks . Norm



    Norm,



    I imagine there are cheaper sources, but this is the one I used on my steering rebuild last winter. As I recall, I had to chuck it into a lathe and take a little bit off the overall length, but it works/fits beautifully. Good Luck.



    http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?partnum=7965K31&pagenum=1008
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Thanks, Guys I have already ordered the bearings. Since it is easy to replace them and inexpensive, (5.74 each) I will try that. But if it don't help I might try the bronze bushings. My company buys stuff from mcmaster carr all of the time so it would be easy to get them.

    I haven't miked the shaft yet, it looked like it had some wear. But when I took the bracket off and started cleaning it the needle bearings started falling out. So maybe this will help. Thanks again.



    I also got the roof painted last Sunday. Wimbeldon white. Came out pretty good. Now I have to save some money for the rest of the paint, Dark Camel. Looks like a copper, goldish color. From a 1991 or 92 Ford. I would post pictures, but I haven't had any luck at that.



    Barry Smedley
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    LI HAVE USED THE BUSHINGS, AVAILABLE FROM gERT cHRISTIONSON ILN THE SALLT LAKE ARE. HE IS IN THE ROSTER. HE ALLSO HAS FRONT CRANK COLLARS, BOTH ARE EXCELLENT, BILL ALBRIGHT
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