Jun 13, 2005 #1 Thruxton Mechanical Jun 11, 2005 5 0 0 US I've a few 500cc air cooled English motorcycle engines, circa 1950, to rebuild. The original small end bush appears to be of an aluminum alloy. Can someone recommend a modern bearing material and quote a ASTM or SAE number for the material? Thanks, Dick
I've a few 500cc air cooled English motorcycle engines, circa 1950, to rebuild. The original small end bush appears to be of an aluminum alloy. Can someone recommend a modern bearing material and quote a ASTM or SAE number for the material? Thanks, Dick
Jun 13, 2005 1 #2 WilliamH Automotive Mar 30, 2004 75 0 0 US We use AMPCO 18 which is a trade name and complies with CDA-954. This is an aluminum/bronze with very favorable characteristics in engine pin bushing use. This material is available from Atlas Bronze in the USA. Will Upvote 0 Downvote
We use AMPCO 18 which is a trade name and complies with CDA-954. This is an aluminum/bronze with very favorable characteristics in engine pin bushing use. This material is available from Atlas Bronze in the USA. Will