“In general, sleeve bearings should be selected with a length of one to two times the shaft diameter and an O.D. approximately 25% larger than the shaft diameter.” (Bostonbear.com p-1930-bg_bearings.pdf p. 13&)
Demotor Performance \$129 for 8 Connecting Rods for Chevy SBC 350 - issue 1) uses 12-point head style instead of hex bolt, 2) need to buy split bearings
Crank is hitting bottom of the frame, change radius from 2.5“ to 3”
Need to remove arc at bottom
Schedule of Operation
Need to cast part then machine
Part 31 - Valve Nut
Materials and Supplies
Graphite String
Packing yarn adding graphite
Keith i make my graphite packing from a soft cotton string and shave graphite from a soft pencil and work it into the string this works very good for me and it is better then what i can buy.
Mobil 600W Super Cylinder Oil, 5 gallon pail, is a high performance high viscosity oil designed for use in enclosed worm gears operating at moderate to high speeds and temperatures, and where heavy loads, slow speeds or high temperatures demand high viscosity oils. It is also intended for use in steam engine cylinder applications.
This product is formulated from high quality base stocks that are resistant to oxidation and thermal degradation, and the build-up of harmful deposits caused by the high operating temperatures of steam cylinders. It protects against rust and corrosion and provide good film strength and excellent lubricity and resistance to water washout.
PGO-FGL-460 Synthetic H-1/Food Grade Work Gear Lubricant (Mfr. No. L0813-057) used for worm gears, cost \$84.77 gal from applied.com
Lubriplate Gear Oil - Series SPO-222, AGMA No. 2 for high sliding action in worm gears, cost \$56.79 gal
