On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 12:23 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> bronze is not self lubricating, oil impregnated bronze, as in Oilite, is
> though.
>
> you can get plain bearings/bushing in that material in a range of sizes, nd
> of course can be machined for final fit.
>

Thanks Alistair. That makes sense.

Maybe something like this?
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/230853593/oilite_Bushing.html

Looks similar to what is used in the clutch housing (blind hole
passenger side cross shaft bushing)

Don wrote:

>You could find a sealed bearing that fits the pin, then find a small chunk of pipe for a bearing carrier. Drill the appropriate size >hole in the clutch arm, weld in the pipe chunk,  and press the bearing in.

Thanks. That would be great to do. Would out last the vehicle I'm sure!

A quick look at this pic, and it seems one might need to add metal to
arm to support the pipe/bearing

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/530766.jpg

Still, my guess is that even if one added material, that end of the
pedal should clear whatevers near it.

Neil.

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