Got an ETKA illustration number? This is a piece that I don't recall
ever seeing. (Though it must be said that I've only been inside about
10 wasserboxers.)

Jim

On Jun 1, 2011, at 8:39 PM, John Rodgers wrote:

> Jim,
>
> We are talking two very different animals here. The pilot bearing is
> indeed a needle bearing. The brass bushing is indeed a brass bushing
> or
> sleeve that is a press fit into the fly wheel whose only purpose,
> apparently, is to keep the felt washer in place against the needle
> bearing. Kinda of a strange setup, but if the fly wheel is kept stock,
> and stock needle bearing and felt washer are used, then it's
> necessary.
> Scott's approach of using the diesel Vanagon pilot bearing might be
> the
> best solution, as that bearing with it's rubber lip is still
> available,
> and this brass bushing thing is NLA - and a PITA to acquire.
>
> John
>
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
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