Bell Crank Bushings and Install Tool

[mainedrummer]

It would be nice if you could get a grease fitting on the assembly to get some fresh grease in from time to time.

Is this a change you're likely to make Val? Wouldn't want to do this mod then need to re-do it

 

[Mainway Solutions]

So This is something we can doo! Drilling in this location on a angle to the center of the two bushings with a 1/8 drill. Open up to 7/32 and tap the hole 1/4-28
Install a grease zerk and and Bob's Your Uncle.....The challenge will be where to drill for the grease zerk and have it accessible. I'm sure there are many ideas. I just haven't decided on one.

Without grease this pivot point will provide longevity, But grease is always better.

 

[gpxsrx]

What I did is drilled out added 18” grease hose and put outside. Never replaced plastic bushings but helped. Next summer I will do your brass kit. Very nice job.

 

[Mainway Solutions]

What I did is drilled out added 18” grease hose and put outside. Never replaced plastic bushings but helped. Next summer I will do your brass kit. Very nice job.View attachment 157905

Nice work, Looks like you Have replaced a panel or two in your day as well

 

[1nc 2000]

The spring clecos look good.
Did you add prc sealant to the parts also?

 

[gpxsrx]

The spring clecos look good.
Did you add prc sealant to the parts also?

No just rivets

 

[1nc 2000]

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New This Season: MYK08 Bell Crank Bushing Kit

These bushings are a huge improvement to the OEM plastic bushings
Puller Insert included.

Use a threaded rod and pull the new bushings in to place!!

Get rid of all that unnecessary slop the OEM bushings provide.

Check Us Out.

Just ordered up all three of your bushing kits for the sidewinder. Can't wait.
Do the bell crank bushing get grease zerts also?

 

[Mainway Solutions]

Just ordered up all three of your bushing kits for the sidewinder. Can't wait.
Do the bell crank bushing get grease zerts also?

My Test Mule has not returned to the stable so i can work on the grease zerk location,
I probably wont see it till June
I'll send a couple of fittings along with your kits, I have circled in red where i think a good location would be but i cannot be 100% sure until I see it
Your order will go out tomorrow afternoon Thank You

 

[1nc 2000]

Sounds good, thank you!

 

[ksiesel]

On post 63 here you can see where I located the grease fitting: https://ty4stroke.com/threads/cross-shaft-damage-and-repair-info-and-pics.145856/page-5#post-1481627

BTW, I have a new never used bell crank for sale that would go nicely with the new bronze bushings and grease fitting.
https://ty4stroke.com/threads/fs-new-sidewinder-viper-bellcrank-bushings.162901/

 

[gpxsrx]

Here is where I put mine with a 18 grease gun hose

 

[gpxsrx]

Then ran hose out side of bulk head

 

[DranttelSS]

Awesome products! Ill be in contact if we need any of these parts in the future

 

[yamamarc]

My Test Mule has not returned to the stable so i can work on the grease zerk location,
I probably wont see it till June
I'll send a couple of fittings along with your kits, I have circled in red where i think a good location would be but i cannot be 100% sure until I see it
Your order will go out tomorrow afternoon Thank You

Hey Val wouldn't it be much simpler to run a small hydraulic hose to a zerk mounted on a bracket in the nose behind the intercooler?
Just a thought!!!

 

[WinderFab]

Just ordered up all three of your bushing kits for the sidewinder. Can't wait.
Do the bell crank bushing get grease zerts also?

You will be amazed how much free play is gone with the bell crank kit, on mine with sled on the lift if I grabbed both ski handles and moved the skis towards each other or push them away from each other there was quite a bit of play, now there’s nothing.